Air Force veteran's charges dismissed in Broadview ICE facility protest arrest
Oct 4, 2025·Location: Broadview, IL
Federal prosecutors moved to dismiss charges against Dana Briggs, a 70-year-old Air Force veteran, who was arrested during a September protest outside an ICE facility in Broadview, Illinois. Briggs was accused of assaulting a federal officer after being pushed to the ground during a scuffle, but prosecutors determined the charges should be dropped. Briggs had no prior criminal history.
Sources
- CBS News
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nbcchicago.com·Oct 2, 2025·archived copy
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