An anti-immigration enforcement protest outside an ICE facility in Broadview, Illinois, resulted in multiple officer injuries and nearly two dozen arrests on Friday after a group of demonstrators attempted to push past security barriers, according to local reports.
The protests have taken place regularly since the Trump administration launched Operation Midway Blitz, a nationwide immigration enforcement effort.
Demonstrators gathered outside the facility to protest ICE operations, but local reports indicated that the latest event grew more confrontational than previous weeks.
Law enforcement blocked access to the road leading to the facility and directed protesters to remain in designated areas.
When several individuals attempted to force their way into the street, officers moved in to make arrests.
Video recorded by independent journalist Brendan Gutenschwager showed Cook County sheriff’s deputies forming a line to keep protesters off the roadway.
BREAKING: Protesters clash with police after entering Beach Street outside the Broadview ICE facility pic.twitter.com/kt8Fv1OgMG
— Brendan Gutenschwager (@BGOnTheScene) November 14, 2025
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Several arrests made this morning here in Broadview pic.twitter.com/PteuGD4utR
— Brendan Gutenschwager (@BGOnTheScene) November 14, 2025
Several clashes occurred as officers and protesters pushed against one another, with deputies detaining individuals who crossed police lines.
“Who do you protect? Who do you serve?” protesters chanted as law enforcement worked to restore order.
According to WLS-TV, twenty-one protesters were arrested, and four officers were injured during the unrest.
The injured included two police officers, one Illinois state trooper, and one Cook County sheriff’s deputy. Local outlets reported that this was the largest protest in recent weeks and noted the presence of counter-protesters at the scene.
Broadview Mayor Katrina Thompson issued a statement condemning the violence.
“I have repeatedly pleaded to protesters to raise their voices, not their fists. They have chosen their fists. These out-of-towners have chosen to brutalize police officers who have been protecting their free speech and protecting them against assaults by ICE agents. We will see them in court,” Thompson said.
Border Czar Tom Homan reacted to the events during remarks to White House reporters.
“I was watching the videos before I came out here. When they put hands on law enforcement officers, they’re getting arrested and going to jail,” Homan said.
“You have a right to protest, but don’t cross the line.”
Authorities estimated the crowd at roughly 200 to 300 protesters. Officers from multiple agencies remained on-site until the demonstration dispersed.
The Department of Homeland Security commented on the protest in a post on X, writing, “Womp womp, cry all you want. These criminal illegal aliens aren’t getting released.”
In a follow-up line, DHS wrote, “Like clockwork, violent rioters have arrived at the Broadview ICE facility to demand the release of some of the worst human beings on planet earth. Get a job you imbecilic morons.”
Womp womp, cry all you want. These criminal illegal aliens aren’t getting released.
Like clockwork, violent rioters have arrived at the Broadview ICE facility to demand the release of some of the worst human beings on planet earth.
Get a job you imbecilic morons. pic.twitter.com/k4HdE5IqNu
— Homeland Security (@DHSgov) November 14, 2025
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