At least 15 people were detained Friday after tensions escalated between Illinois state police and demonstrators outside the Broadview ICE detention center in the Chicago area. Authorities had instructed protesters to remain in designated “protest zones,” but confrontations erupted when demonstrators advanced toward the facility early in the morning. Videos shared on social media showed officers tackling and dragging several individuals as they attempted to clear the road. By around 8 a.m., dozens of troopers in helmets and carrying batons moved in to push back the crowd. At one point, some protesters tried to intervene while fellow demonstrators were detained. Later, groups used whistles to disrupt the entry and exit of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents. Chants of “Who do you protect?” echoed as arrests took place, highlighting the growing tension between law enforcement and demonstrators. Protester and congressional candidate Kat Abughazaleh expressed frustration over the restrictions. She described being struck in the face with a baton and witnessing a woman being pushed to the ground. Illinois state police confirmed that those arrested were aged between 23 and 44. They face charges related to resisting, obstruction, or disobeying officers. Some protesters remained past the 6 p.m. curfew, prompting officials to direct them to a public sidewalk near the detention center. The Broadview facility has been a recurring site of protests in recent weeks. Federal agents have previously used teargas and other chemical irritants to disperse crowds, including journalists. State police reported that some participants blocked nearby streets Friday, refusing to move to authorized protest areas. Managing hundreds of demonstrators, particularly on Fridays and Sundays, has posed a challenge for local officials. Demonstrators have repeatedly gathered outside the detention center, prompting the use of “less-lethal” rounds and chemical irritants. Friday’s protests began at 8 a.m., in apparent violation of a recent directive by Broadview Mayor Katrina Thompson. The mayor had limited demonstrations to the hours between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m., citing prior chaos that disrupted village life for its 8,000 residents. Thompson has openly criticized federal agents’ tactics, urging cooperation with ongoing criminal investigations. On Monday, she reduced the size of the designated protest zone, citing safety concerns and prior unrest. The clashes occurred a day after a court ordered federal agents in Illinois to wear body cameras during immigration operations. The ruling followed multiple incidents involving teargas, smoke grenades, and pepper balls used against protesters and police. Governor JB Pritzker welcomed the court’s decision. He criticized the federal deployment and questioned the justification for using teargas during protests. “The judge acted properly in requiring body cameras, given the discrepancies in federal agents’ accounts,” Pritzker said. The Trump administration deployed federal law enforcement to Chicago in August, citing a claimed rise in local crime. Since then, reports have documented increasingly aggressive ICE enforcement, including helicopter surveillance during apartment raids. Friday’s clash underscores the continuing tension in Chicago as protests against ICE practices show no sign of abating. Local authorities and federal agencies face ongoing pressure to manage demonstrations while respecting civil liberties.