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Mayor: ‘ICE is seeking to intimidate the Village of Broadview… We will not be intimidated’

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In a statement, the village said ICE informed the Broadview Police Department that there will be “a s*** show” in the village on Saturday.

The comment from ICE came as retaliation for the village on Friday calling on ICE to “stop making war on our community,” according to the village’s statement.

“ICE agents told the BFD that they will be launching enforcement action throughout all of Broadview throughout the day. Additionally, ICE informed BPD officials that ICE agents will be again deploying chemical arms, such as tear gas, pepper spray, etc. against American citizens, our residents, and our first responders,” according to the village of Broadview.

The village statement added, “ICE is seeking to intimidate the Village of Broadview because we dared exercise our 1st Amendment constitutional rights calling for an end to their war on Broadview. We will not be intimidated. We are Broadview strong.” […]

Broadview Mayor Katrina Thompson is urging Broadview residents to “take all necessary precautions to protect themselves and their families in order to stay out of harm’s way.”

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…Adding… Illinois State Police…

ISP statement.

When local police departments need additional support or resources from the state to protect public safety in their communities, they can request assistance through the Illinois Law Enforcement Alarm System (ILEAS). ISP is providing general support, including traffic assistance, in response to the Broadview Police Department’s request around maintaining public safety during planned protests. ISP remains in communication with Broadview Police Department to monitor the situation and to understand the public safety needs.

ISP continues operating within the requirements of the TRUST Act.

posted by Rich Miller
Saturday, Sep 27, 25 @ 11:59 am

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