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November 14, 2025

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

Clergy arrested trying to deliver communion to detainees as federal judge orders mass releases from facility

Twenty-one people, including 15 clergy, were arrested Nov. 14, 2025, at Broadview ICE facility after demonstrators pushed past barricades trying to deliver communion to detainees.

Four officers injured when 50 protesters left designated area. Came one day after federal judge''s rare facility site visit.

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 September. Over 100 arrested since unified command began securing protest area last month.

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What You Can Do

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civic action

Support detained immigrants'' religious freedom

Contact ICE to demand detained immigrants have access to religious services.

ice.gov/contact/ero

Hi, I'm calling to demand that detained immigrants at the Broadview ICE facility have access to religious services.

Key points to mention:

  • On Nov. 14, 2025, 21 people including 15 clergy were arrested at Broadview ICE facility
  • Demonstrators tried to deliver communion to detainees but were blocked
  • Four officers were injured when 50 protesters left the designated area
  • This came one day after a federal judge's rare facility site visit
  • Detained immigrants have a right to religious freedom under the First Amendment and federal law

How this impacts detained immigrants: When detained immigrants can't access religious services, it violates their constitutional rights and basic human dignity. Religious practice provides comfort and hope during difficult times. Denying access to religious services is a violation of federal law and human rights.

Questions to ask:

  • What is ICE's policy on religious services for detained immigrants?
  • Why were clergy prevented from delivering communion to detainees?
  • How will ICE ensure detained immigrants have access to religious services going forward?

Specific request: I demand that ICE ensure detained immigrants at Broadview and all facilities have access to religious services, including visits from clergy and the ability to practice their faith.

Thank you for your time.