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University Professor Arrested Amid Anti-ICE Protest Riots

10/7/2025

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Eman Abdelhadi, a University of Chicago professor, was arrested on felony charges tied to anti-ICE riots in Broadview, Illinois.
She faces two counts of aggravated battery and two counts of resisting/obstruction peace.
Protests blocked ICE vehicles and clashed with police, resulting in multiple arrests.
She criticized the university and federal immigration officials on a podcast and at a socialist conference.

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Story summary

Eman Abdelhadi, a University of Chicago professor, was arrested on felony charges tied to anti-ICE riots in Broadview, Illinois.
She faces two counts of aggravated battery and two counts of resisting/obstruction peace.
Protests blocked ICE vehicles and clashed with police, resulting in multiple arrests.
She criticized the university and federal immigration officials on a podcast and at a socialist conference.