Illinois State Police assist with crowd control at Broadview ICE facility protest

Illinois State Police were present at a protest outside a Broadview ICE facility, assisting with crowd control alongside other agencies. The state troopers joined local police and sheriff's deputies as part of a unified command to manage public safety during demonstrations. This action followed the installation of concrete barriers to designate a protest zone. Illinois State Police stated their role was to maintain public safety and protect First Amendment rights, not to engage in federal immigration enforcement, in compliance with state law.