What started as a peaceful protest outside the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement processing facility in Broadview erupted into shoving and multiple arrests Friday morning. Some protesters and four police officers were injured during the clash, and 21 demonstrators, including faith leaders, were arrested.

Based on reporting and releases from the Department of Homeland Security and the Cook County Sheriff’s Office, it appeared to be the highest number of arrests made outside the suburban facility since the start of “Operation Midway Blitz,” President Donald Trump’s aggressive deportation campaign in the Chicago area.

The 21 arrests, made by Illinois State Police troopers and Cook County sheriff’s police, happened about 10 a.m., an hour after the protest, which drew over 100 demonstr

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