21 arrested, 4 officers injured as faith leaders clash with police outside Broadview ICE facility

21 arrested Nov. 14, 2025, at Broadview ICE facility after clashes with police. About 300 gathered to sing and pray. 15 arrested were clergy. At 9:50 a.m., leader announced they wanted clergy allowed inside to deliver communion. 10 minutes later, some pushed past barricades.

Four officers injured: two Broadview police, one ISP trooper, one Cook County deputy. Two Broadview officers and deputy taken to Loyola Hospital. Mayor Thompson blamed "out-of-town protesters."

Protest came one day after federal judge's rare site visit on Nov. 13. Judge said he could order release of hundreds detained. NIJC and ACLU argued ICE detained hundreds without serious criminal histories.

Broadview has been site of frequent protests against Operation Midway Blitz, which led to 3,200+ arrests in Chicago area since Sep.. Over 100 arrested since unified command began securing protest area last month.