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Broadview Mayor Calls to Close Immigration Detention Center

3/27/2026

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Broadview, Illinois, Mayor Katrina Thompson urges the federal government to close the controversial immigration detention center, which sparked protests and violent responses last fall, and seeks over $700,000 to reimburse village costs.
The village incurred expenses, including police overtime and legal fees.
Thompson's proposal envisions converting the facility into the Broadview Justice Corridor, a museum dedicated to immigration history and civil rights, and President Donald Trump favors expanding detention centers.

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Broadview, Illinois, Mayor Katrina Thompson urges the federal government to close the controversial immigration detention center, which sparked protests and violent responses last fall, and seeks over $700,000 to reimburse village costs.
The village incurred expenses, including police overtime and legal fees.
Thompson's proposal envisions converting the facility into the Broadview Justice Corridor, a museum dedicated to immigration history and civil rights, and President Donald Trump favors expanding detention centers.