BROADVIEW, Ill. (WLS) -- A judge is expected to issue a temporary restraining order Thursday against the federal government over its use of force against protesters and journalists covering demonstrations at the Broadview ICE facility.

The Department of Homeland Security says protesters blocked ICE agents and ignored orders to move, forcing officers to use pepper balls.

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The lawsuit includes NABET CWA Local 41, which represents members of ABC7 Chicago and other local TV stations.

Pastor David Black is also among the plaintiffs. Video from September 19 shows him yelling at officers on the roof before being hit by pepper balls.

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