Anti-ICE agitators stormed an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in Broadview, Illinois, on Friday morning, chanting “shoot the f-ckers” as they confronted federal agents. Approximately 100 protesters gathered outside the processing center, disrupting operations by blocking roads and confronting officers. According to WGN, tensions escalated around 7:30 a.m. when agents arrived at the facility, only to find their path obstructed by the crowd.

Rioters blocked and attacked ICE vehicles as they entered and exited the site, prompting federal agents in riot gear to fire pepper balls and tear gas to disperse the mob. The agitators retreated temporarily but later regrouped at another entrance, where officers again used non-lethal measures to control the situation. Multiple protesters were tackled and arrested, with one individual detained after a firearm was recovered from their possession.

The violence in Broadview followed a recent incident in Dallas, Texas, where an anti-ICE agitator shot at an ICE vehicle, killing a detainee and injuring two others. ICE’s “Operation Midway Blitz” has led to over 200 arrests targeting individuals with criminal records in the Chicago area. Protests at the facility have occurred every Friday since the operation began, with demonstrators accusing agents of brutality and demanding the closure of the site.

ICE officials reported that agitators have previously thrown rocks, set off fireworks, and slashed tires of federal vehicles. Earlier this week, surveillance footage captured protesters slashing an ICE car’s tires. In response, Attorney General Pam Bondi announced plans to deploy Department of Justice (DOJ) agents to protect federal personnel and property, vowing to pursue “the most serious available charges” against those involved in the unrest.

The clash highlights escalating tensions between anti-ICE activists and federal authorities, with both sides engaging in increasingly confrontational tactics.