Chicago Police Ordered Not to Assist Border Patrol Amid Protests
Internal communications reveal that Chicago police officers received orders from their patrol chief not to respond to a situation involving Border Patrol agents who were reportedly surrounded outside the city. This incident occurred during a chaotic protest against ICE operations.
Fox News obtained a computer-aided dispatch message that indicated these instructions were given to officers. The message detailed that on a Saturday morning, federal agents found themselves trapped in their vehicles, surrounded by protestors. This group had gathered for several days, leading to multiple arrests, with reports stating around 12 people had been detained.
The dispatch stated, “The Patrol Chief will not respond to this as related from 04-OC5-2025/12:34:44. The caller is one of about 30 Armed Patrol Agents (ICEs) surrounded by a large number of people requesting CPD.”
Specific details emerged about the protest, highlighting that federal agents were stuck with their vehicles at a location near Broadview. They faced an anti-ICE crowd. Adding to the tension, a U.S. citizen named Marimar Martinez, allegedly tied to the protests, was mentioned in a DHS intelligence bulletin for doxxing an agent online.
DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin confirmed that one driver, involved in the clashes, was armed with semi-automatic weapons, though no serious injuries were reported among law enforcement personnel during the incident.
Furthermore, McLaughlin noted the armed woman was hospitalized to receive treatment for injuries sustained in the altercation.
In a swift response, the ICE Chief criticized the Chicago mayor for what he termed “violent riots” surrounding the Broadview area in the weeks leading up to the protest.
The driver of another vehicle, identified as Anthony Ian Santos Ruiz, faced legal consequences for his role in the violence.
FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino stressed on social media that intimidation tactics would not hinder law enforcement. “The mission won’t stop,” he asserted.
Chicago’s U.S. Attorney’s office labeled the situation grave, underscoring how the violence threatened the safety of federal officials. They committed to investigating and prosecuting those obstructing law enforcement activities.
According to the DHS, agents conducting their patrols nearby were met with violence from protestors, who they labeled as “domestic terrorists.” Those participants reportedly hurled smoke bombs, gas, rocks, and bottles at the agents, ultimately damaging one ICE vehicle which agents abandoned for safety reasons.
Following the events at the protest, five individuals were arrested and charged on one Saturday, adding to the total of 10 who faced charges since the prior Friday. The Cook County Sheriff’s Office outlined that charges included obstruction and resistance.
The Broadview facility has indeed become a hotspot for such protests. Recently, the facility saw more than a dozen arrests occurring in a single day.
In light of these events, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker issued statements condemning the actions of the Trump administration and asserting that there has been a concerning increase in invasiveness against Illinois residents.
Earlier this month, ICE initiated Operation Midway Blitz, targeting illegal aliens suspected of crimes within Chicago and Illinois, even as the governor’s sanctuary policies continued to protect them.
