A chemical munition was fired from the direction of an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in Broadview, Illinois, near a CBS TV news reporter’s vehicle. The incident occurred on Sunday afternoon, and police are investigating it as an allegedly unprovoked attack. Border Patrol agents were seen patrolling the area, and protesters gathered outside the facility to express their opposition to federal immigration enforcement operations.
Lawmakers and community leaders called for the use of non-violent tactics, saying they want to make a peaceful statement against the Trump administration’s policies. The Chicago Mayor’s office condemned the presence of armed Border Patrol agents in downtown Chicago, calling it “intimidation” rather than safety measures.
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker stated that the Trump Administration’s actions are not making anyone safer but instead instilling fear and hurting businesses. President Donald Trump has vowed to continue enforcing federal immigration laws with zero tolerance for interference.
Protesters gathered in various locations across Chicago, including North Center, Buena Park, Humboldt Park, and Grant Park, to demonstrate their opposition to the Trump administration’s policies. The Indivisible Chicago Alliance organized events, including a day of action, to show support for peaceful protests and to encourage voter turnout in upcoming elections.
As tensions remain high, community leaders emphasize the importance of unity and non-violence in addressing federal immigration enforcement operations.
Source: https://abc7chicago.com/post/ice-chicago-today-federal-immigration-agents-border-patrol-boat-seen-downtown-live/17899424