The Department of Homeland Security released images of firearms confiscated from anti-ICE “rioters” in Chicago on Sunday.

DHS reports it has initiated an investigation after finding “what appears to be” an explosive device outside the Chicago ICE facility. Authorities have not disclosed the specific charges against the protesters.

“11 violent rioters were arrested last night in Chicago outside the ICE detention facility: These are two guns that were confiscated from rioters in Chicago right against the fence at our ICE detention facility,” DHS stated.

“An investigation is underway into what appears to be some sort of explosive device discovered last night near the ICE Chicago detention facility,” the statement added.

DHS released images of firearms confiscated from anti-ICE protesters in Chicago on Sunday, September 28. (DHS)

Federal law enforcement agents deployed pepper balls and tear gas Friday during a standoff with anti-ICE protesters outside of Chicago.

The incident occurred just two days after a shooter fired at an ICE facility in Dallas, Texas. The gunman in that event killed one detainee and injured two others before taking his own life, according to authorities.

At least 50 protesters were observed Friday midday at an ICE processing center in Broadview, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago. An ICE spokesperson informed Fox News that two individuals were arrested, one of whom was armed.

At one point, video footage displayed federal law enforcement attempting to disperse the protesters. The demonstrators were also seen trying to obstruct vehicles from departing.

Last week, violent clashes between protesters and ICE agents at the facility led to 16 arrests.  

In the demonstration, “rioters and sanctuary politicians obstructed law enforcement, threw tear gas cans, rocks, bottles, and fireworks, slashed tires of cars, blocked the entrance of the building, and trespassed on private property,” the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said, adding that rioters also assaulted law enforcement officials.

Federal law enforcement were captured on video firing pepper balls at anti-ICE protesters in Broadview, Ill., on Friday, Sept. 26, 2025. The protesters, at right, are seen trying to block vehicles from leaving the ICE facility. (Fox News)

The site is currently being used as the main processing center for Operation Midway Blitz, a massive immigration enforcement action focused on Illinois.