Police arrested nine people Friday morning during renewed protests outside an ICE processing center near Chicago — the first demonstration since federal authorities ordered the removal of a metal fence that had surrounded the site.
The fence, installed earlier in the week after violent clashes between protesters and immigration agents, taken down following a judge’s ruling that declared it a safety hazard. But tensions flared again as demonstrators gathered outside the designated protest zones.
According to Illinois State Police, the arrests occurred before 10 a.m., when several protesters violated Broadview’s local curfew and refused to comply with police orders. “Some came out earlier than permitted and moved beyond the protest boundaries,” officials said, adding that officers detained those who remained on the street after multiple warnings.
Video from the scene showed officers clashing briefly with protesters who demanded transparency from federal immigration authorities. Demonstrators have accused the administration of mishandling immigration enforcement across the Chicagoland area in recent weeks.
Since state and local law enforcement took over crowd control no federal agents or use of tear gas have been reported. A federal judge continues to block the Trump administration’s proposal to deploy the National Guard, citing ongoing legal concerns.
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The same judge has scheduled a hearing for Monday, demanding federal officials explain recent reports of Border Patrol agents using tear gas despite court orders prohibiting it.
By midday, the protest had largely calmed, though police confirmed several additional arrests, bringing the total beyond nine. Officers said the situation was now under control, with demonstrations confined to approved areas near the ICE facility.
