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ICE agents ambushed in violent Chicago attack as police union condemns refusal to assist

By isabelle // 2025-10-06

• ICE agents were ambushed and rammed by vehicles in Illinois.
• Officers fired defensive shots during the dangerous confrontation.
• An armed woman incited violence against the agents online.
• Chicago police were allegedly ordered not to assist the federal agents.
• The incident intensifies a political battle over immigration enforcement.

In a shocking escalation of violence against federal law enforcement, Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents were ambushed Saturday in Broadview, Illinois, finding themselves rammed and boxed in by vehicles while an armed woman incited violence against them online. The dangerous confrontation forced officers to fire defensive shots and has ignited a fierce political battle over the safety of federal agents and the role of local authorities in sanctuary cities. The incident occurred as agents performed a routine patrol in the Chicago suburb. According to Tricia McLaughlin of the Department of Homeland Security, officers "were forced to deploy their weapons and fire defensive shots at an armed U.S. citizen." The armed attacker, a woman named in a Customs and Border Protection intelligence bulletin, had allegedly doxxed agents and posted online: "Hey to all my gang let’s f--- those motherf------ up, don’t let them take anyone."

A shocking violation of duty

The confrontation grew more controversial with allegations that Chicago police were ordered not to assist the surrounded federal agents. The nation’s largest police union condemned these reports as a "shocking" violation of law enforcement’s duty to protect fellow officers. "Details are still emerging, but it appears that officers from the Chicago Police Department were ordered not to assist a group of ICE agents while they were physically threatened by what appeared to be an angry mob," said National FOP President Patrick Yoes. "Let me be clear, both the National FOP and the Illinois FOP believe that when an officer calls for assistance, you answer, no matter what." Yoes and Illinois State FOP President Chris Southwood said the directive violated the most basic principle of law enforcement. "The number one unwritten rule in law enforcement is that we respond to any calls from officers in distress," Southwood said. "What would have happened if the local police were facing threats and nearby federal officers were told not to assist?"

Political fallout and disputed claims

The Chicago Police Department issued a statement disputing claims that officers failed to respond. "To clarify misinformation currently circulating, CPD officers did in fact respond to the shooting scene involving federal authorities on Saturday to maintain public safety and traffic control," the department said. "The Chicago Police Department will always respond to anyone who is being attacked or is under the threat of physical harm." However, Chicago law enforcement sources sharply rejected the department’s assertion. One ranking source told Fox News the statement was "not true," saying dispatch audio proves officers had responded but had to leave because of the order. The incident occurred amid growing tensions over "Operation Midway Blitz," a federal immigration enforcement initiative launched on September 8 that has resulted in more than 800 arrests in Illinois. DHS said the operation targets individuals with criminal records, including sexual offenses and gang ties. Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has denounced the operation as unconstitutional, calling it “a pretext to send armed military troops into our communities.” The governor accused federal agents of using tear gas, pepper spray, rubber bullets, and flashbangs against protesters exercising their First Amendment right in Broadview. The political battle intensified with President Trump's plan to federalize 300 members of the Illinois National Guard. Governor Pritzker posted a barrage of statements on X accusing the Trump administration of "unprecedented escalations of aggression against Illinois citizens and residents." DHS Secretary Kristi Noem described the attack differently, writing on X: "Today in Chicago, members of our brave law enforcement were attacked—rammed and boxed in by ten vehicles, including an attacker with a semi-automatic weapon." She announced she was deploying "more special operations to control the scene." This violent ambush serves as a reminder of the dangerous conditions facing law enforcement officers who work to maintain national security and public safety. As political leaders debate the proper response, the men and women on the front lines continue to face unprecedented hostility while performing their duties to protect the nation. Sources for this article include: ZeroHedge.com FoxNews.com YourNews.com

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