CHICAGO - Several immigrants were detained Wednesday outside a Department of Homeland Security office in Chicago's South Loop, according to officials.

What we know:

The incident occurred around 4 p.m. in the 2400 block of South Michigan Avenue, outside a DHS Intensive Supervision Appearance Program (ISAP) office.

Officials say several immigrants were called to the location for what they believed would be routine check-ins. But when they arrived—some with attorneys—they were reportedly separated from their legal counsel, placed in a van, and taken away.

It remains unclear how many individuals were detained, though reports suggest it could be more than 10.

The detentions sparked a large community response, including from Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez, Ald. Jessie Fuentes, and a representati

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