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New media reports have revealed that Chicago Police Department officers who responded to support federal officers during a tense clash with protesters were instructed to withdraw, according to audio recordings and internal messages reviewed by local media. The incident, which occurred Saturday on the city's South Side, has raised questions about coordination between local and federal authorities, as well as the handling of law enforcement situations in politically sensitive contexts.

According to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the incident took place near an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility. According to the official version, a group of federal agents on routine patrol were "rammed by vehicles and surrounded by at least ten cars" as a crowd of protesters gathered in the area. Reports indicate that the officers were temporarily trapped and called for reinforcements as tensions escalated.

However, radio recordings and internal communications leaked to the public appear to indicate that, upon arriving at the scene, local police officers received explicit orders to withdraw, despite requests for federal support. “We were instructed to maintain distance and not intervene,” an officer is heard saying in one of the audio recordings reviewed by the press. The decision was reportedly made by superiors within the Chicago Police Department, although the official reasons have not yet been clarified.

The DHS called the incident a “coordinated attack on federal officers” and stated that an investigation is underway to identify those responsible. Agency spokespersons noted that the incident represents a troubling increase in violence against law enforcement officers. “Our officers were performing their duties within the law and were subjected to direct attacks. These types of acts cannot be tolerated,” the statement said.

For their part, Chicago city officials have remained cautious about the accusations and stated that they are reviewing the actions of local law enforcement. A city source stated anonymously that the decision to order the withdrawal may have been due to concerns about the escalating conflict and the safety of both protesters and officers.

The incident occurs amid growing tensions between the federal government and some local governments regarding the role of immigration enforcement agencies in urban areas. In recent years, Chicago has declared itself a "sanctuary city," limiting cooperation with federal immigration authorities, which has led to political and operational conflicts between the two levels of government.

 

Security analysts warn that the lack of coordination between local and federal forces could have serious consequences for the crisis response. “When there is no clarity in the chain of command or in cooperation protocols, the safety of everyone is at risk: officers, protesters, and citizens,” said a public policy and urban security specialist.

The Department of Homeland Security assured that it will continue working with local authorities to clarify the events and ensure similar incidents do not happen again. Meanwhile, the case has fueled debate about the scope of federal authority and the role of local police forces in managing protests linked to U.S. immigration policy.