Illinois Advocates Sue ICE Over Alleged Inhumane Conditions at Broadview Facility

Advocates in Illinois have filed a lawsuit against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement for allegedly imposing inhumane conditions at the Broadview facility, raising significant concerns about detainee treatment.

• On Friday, advocates in Illinois, represented by the ACLU of Illinois and the MacArthur Justice Center, filed a lawsuit against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement regarding conditions at the Broadview facility.
• The lawsuit claims that detainees at the facility are denied private calls with attorneys and that access for members of Congress and journalists is restricted, creating a black box environment.
• The legal action highlights concerns over the treatment of individuals held by the United States Department of Homeland Security, particularly as the lawsuit was filed just before Halloween.