BROADVIEW, Ill. (WLS) -- Chicago journalists and unions have sued U.S. Customs and Immigration Enforcement and the Department of Homeland Security, alleging the federal government has used "extreme force" against reporters and TV crews during protests in Broadview.

The groups suing include NABET Local 41, which represents members of ABC7 Chicago and other local TV stations.

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There have been multiple incidents where ABC7's teams have been affected by the use of tear gas and pepper spray balls fired into crowds.

Neither ICE nor DHS immediately responded to requests for comment on the lawsuit.

The village of Broadview has also filed suit against ICE and DHS over the fencing surrounding the ICE detention facility.

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