Federal mayor in Chicago alleges aggressive use of tear gas by federal agents during a protest outside an ICE facility
In the small Illinois town of Evanston, a dramatic event unfolded on Friday morning as Democratic Mayor Daniel Biss was tear-gassed during a protest outside an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility. The protests at the Broadview facility, a site of small demonstrations since early September, are in response to leaders receiving word of a large-scale enforcement campaign that is part of President Donald Trump's immigration agenda. Mayor Biss, who was wearing a suit and no protective gear, was among at least one other person pushed to the ground by a federal law enforcement agent during the encounter. The agent, wearing a camouflage uniform, full face covering, sunglasses, and a helmet, was reportedly part of the law enforcement personnel present at the scene. In a video posted to his social media account late Friday morning, Mayor Biss stated that he was at the Broadview ICE facility and was tear-gassed during the protest. He described the incident as terrifying, making it impossible to breathe. Evanston, a progressive stronghold, is home to Northwestern University, located about 15 miles north of Chicago's Loop and some 30 miles from Broadview. The city has been a hub of activism and resistance against the Trump administration's immigration policies. The Department of Homeland Security released a statement decrying the protesters, stating that politicians are seeking fame off the backs of law enforcement. However, Mayor Biss asserted that the tear-gassing was intended to intimidate protesters and stop them from participating in a nonviolent resistance. He vowed that he and others will not be intimidated. As the day progressed, protests outside the Broadview ICE facility continued, with demonstrators holding up signs and cell phones toward a fence topped with barbed wire. The protests are expected to continue through Friday evening, according to WBBM. CNN has reached out to Mayor Biss' office and to ICE for comment regarding the incident. As of now, no information is available about which organization attacked Mayor Biss with tear gas during the protest. The incident has sparked widespread outrage and concern, with most Americans largely opposing President Trump's immigration agenda. The event serves as a stark reminder of the ongoing tensions and disputes surrounding immigration policies in the United States.
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