The Trump administration has claimed the only way to protect immigration agents from protesters that DHS officials have called “violent” and “rioters” is by deploying the National Guard. #testify #borderpatrol
According to Rodriguez, federal agents with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) detained at least seven residents in the predominantly Latino neighborhood — including multiple U.S. citizens. #detained
The arrests come amid ongoing protests at the facility, where demonstrators have gathered in recent weeks to call attention to federal immigration enforcement practices. #arrest
The shot at conservatives is a complete misrepresentation of what conservatives actually believe on the issue of immigration. Conservatives strongly support LEGAL immigration. #chruch
Coalition members accused ICE and federal agents of targeting immigrants without criminal histories, detaining families, and using force against demonstrators and journalists. #deployment
Hoskins said he stood with Broadview Mayor Katrina Thompson and other municipal leaders on Tuesday to demand accountability from Immigration and Customs Enforcement and other federal law enforcement agencies. #ice
The officials said Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents have repeatedly escalated their response to protesters, deploying tear gas, pepper rounds, and rubber bullets, and in some cases pointing firearms at demonstrators and members of the press. #broadview
Amiwala, the first Gen Z elected official in the country, said she was tying handwritten notes of encouragement to a fence outside the facility when she heard popping sounds and saw projectiles fired from the rooftop. #protesting
Morrison, a Republican representing the 17th District, called their stance “dangerous” and “deeply irresponsible,” pointing to the ongoing violence that has plagued Chicago neighborhoods. #opposition