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Protesters and Federal Agents Clash Outside an ICE Detention Facility Near Chicago

The Department of Homeland Security said there had been 550 arrests in the Chicago operation.

© Jim Vondruska/Reuters

Tensions have been rising in the Chicago area for the last two weeks, since ICE agents have been conducting a higher number of immigration arrests in the region than usual.
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Protesters and Federal Agents Clash Outside an ICE Detention Facility Near Chicago

During the standoff, authorities deployed tear gas and pepper balls at the demonstrators, which included several local officials.

© Jim Vondruska/Reuters

Tensions have been rising in the Chicago area for the last two weeks, since ICE agents have been conducting a higher number of immigration arrests in the region than usual.
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