Two veteran sources from the Chicago police department have strongly dismissed the department’s assertions about seeking help from ICE agents during a tense confrontation with protesters on Saturday. An official remark provided to Fox News bluntly stated, “Their statements are nonsense!”
These remarks emerged amid internal communications received by Fox News, indicating that Chicago police officers had been instructed by their patrol chiefs not to assist Border Patrol agents who found themselves surrounded outside the city.
A review of a dispatch message indicated police were directed not to engage with incidents occurring on the southwest side of the city, where an armed woman was shot dead, and federal agents felt trapped.
The dispatch stated, “The patrol chief will not respond to this call referenced from 04-OC5-2025 at 12:34:44. The caller was among about 30 armed patrol agents asking for CPD assistance.”
Federal officials have criticized Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker for neglecting what they described as a chaotic situation involving an anti-ICE mob.
On Saturday, federal agents reportedly found themselves stuck in ten vehicles, surrounded by protesters for several days, leading to nearly a dozen arrests. In response to the chaos, the Chicago Police Department contended it was present at the scene to ensure safety and document the situation.
In a statement, the CPD clarified that claims about not responding were inaccurate, emphasizing they were managing public safety during the incident involving federal authorities. They indicated that federal officials were conducting the investigation, while the police were on hand to ensure safety. The department noted they responded to another call later that afternoon, which also involved federal personnel being targeted.
The CPD insisted it would respond to anyone under threat, particularly in cases of federal immigration enforcement, stating that an appropriate course of action would be determined based on urban law.
However, the two police sources maintained the department’s statements were misleading, highlighting significant discrepancies in internal communications. One source described the department’s assertions as “not true,” referencing what they deemed legitimate dispatch audio as evidence.
The other ranked source expressed frustration, mentioning they had filed a FOIA request due to the situation’s gravity, stating they felt ashamed of current leadership decisions that affected police operations.
Further analysis of the dispatch audio revealed a shift in instructions, where the command initially suggested a different course of action but later ordered officers not to proceed to the scene.
In separate incidents, federal authorities reported drivers allegedly involved in the turmoil were armed, including one identified as a U.S. citizen who had previously disclosed the personal information of an agent. The situation resulted in no significant injuries among law enforcement personnel, though involved civilians required medical attention.
FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino emphasized that attempts to intimidate law enforcement wouldn’t hinder their mission, while Chicago law enforcement expressed grave concerns for the safety of their personnel involved.
According to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), agents encountered aggressive behavior during routine patrols near the Broadview ICE facility, leading to a riot where their vehicle was damaged.
Ultimately, more than a dozen individuals were arrested in connection with protests aimed at ICE facilities, highlighting an ongoing conflict over federal immigration enforcement actions.
On the heels of these events, Governor Pritzker has voiced strong opposition to what he calls federal overreach in his state, framing it as an unprecedented attack on local citizens. The situation continues to evolve, drawing widespread attention.
