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Protests outside an ICE facility in Broadview, Illinois, escalated as federal agents used tear gas and pepper bullets to disperse demonstrators. Several arrests occurred amid ongoing tensions over immigration enforcement and detention conditions, with activists condemning the use of force and calling for the fence's removal.
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On October 5, 2025, President Donald Trump authorized 300 National Guard troops to Chicago to protect federal officers amid escalating tensions and federal immigration enforcement operations. Illinois Governor JB Pritzker opposed the move, calling it un-American. The deployment follows a recent shooting incident involving federal agents and an armed woman in suburban Broadview, Illinois.
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Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope, has completed six months in office. His approach is more reserved than Pope Francis, but he has begun addressing issues like immigration and international tensions, signaling a focus on dialogue and pastoral care amid ongoing global challenges.