Chicago Anti-ICE Protest Turns Tense: Protesters Detained After Clashes with Police

On Tuesday evening, June 11, 2025, an anti-ICE protest in Chicago took an unexpected turn when several protesters were detained following a clash with police officers at the intersection of Washington and State Streets. ABC7 Eyewitness News captured the event on video, showing a line of officers blocking the eastward movement of the demonstration. Suddenly, a tense moment arose when one protester attempted to break through the police line, resulting in their immediate detainment. Two other protesters were also taken into custody. Adding to the intensity, a water bottle was thrown, striking an officer in the head or face. "We watched as a line of police officers blocked the crowd's movement," reported Eric Horng from ABC7. "Suddenly, we saw one person being arrested or detained who tried to breach that line, then another, then another." Following the detentions, a significant number of officers in riot gear arrived at the scene, leading to a brief standoff. After a few tense minutes, the situation calmed down, and the protesters were allowed to proceed north on State Street. The video concludes with footage of protesters vandalizing a CPD vehicle and CTA property. While the majority of the protesters remained peaceful, this incident underscores the complexities and occasional tensions that arise during large-scale demonstrations.