Overview

• Demonstrators gathered again Friday morning in Broadview, Illinois, with organizers calling a 7 a.m. start for the continuing protest outside the ICE processing site.
• Last week’s confrontation saw federal agents deploy pepper balls and gas canisters after protesters tried to block a driveway, leading to about 10 arrests, according to local reports.
• ICE has labeled some demonstrators rioters and alleged rock throwing, fireworks, and tire slashing, while protesters maintain they are engaging in peaceful action and vow to keep returning.
• ICE recently installed a security fence outside the facility, and Broadview officials say it was erected without a permit and obstructs emergency access, prompting demands for its removal.
• As of Friday morning, the gathering remained largely peaceful behind the new barrier, and Mayor Katrina Thompson has warned the site’s use could extend about 45 days, affecting nearby businesses and routes.