🚨 BREAKING: Protesters against ICE are displaying MEXICAN FLAGS outside Naval Station Great Lakes near Chicago, where federal agents are set to assemble.
They’re openly indicating where they should be sent back to.
ICE, take action!
BREAKING: Demonstrators have gathered outside Naval Station Great Lakes, located near Chicago, to protest against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations. The protest comes as federal agents are reportedly scheduled to assemble at the site in preparation for upcoming enforcement actions.
The crowd includes several individuals waving Mexican flags, a move that has sparked controversy online. While some see it as an expression of cultural pride or solidarity with undocumented immigrants, critics argue that it undermines the protesters’ message by highlighting foreign national identities during a demonstration against immigration enforcement.
The choice of location—outside a U.S. military installation—has also raised eyebrows. Naval Station Great Lakes is the Navy’s largest training base, and while the presence of ICE agents is unrelated to military activity, the protest has drawn increased media and public attention due to its high-profile setting.
Opponents of the protest claim that the display of foreign flags, particularly from countries many undocumented immigrants hail from, inadvertently reinforces the idea that deportation targets are not assimilated or loyal to the United States. Supporters, however, argue that the flags symbolize community unity and resistance to what they view as unjust immigration policies.
The situation remains tense, with both sides using social media to frame the protest in sharply different terms. ICE has not yet commented on the demonstration or whether it will impact planned enforcement actions at the site. Authorities are monitoring the scene, but so far, the protest has remained peaceful.