A dramatic scene unfolded early Friday morning outside the federal immigration facility in suburban Broadview being used for processing as part of the Trump administration's " Operation: Midway Blitz, " with protesters and activists blocking cars and clashing with armed staff.

Video and photos captured by NBC Chicago photographer George Mycyck showed a group of about two dozen protesters, some holding signs speaking out against immigration enforcement.

At one point, the protesters surround a van attempting to leave the facility, and the van eventually backs up into the facility parking lot behind a gate.

Minutes later, the gate reopens, and what appears to be armed staff in uniforms, some with faces covered by masks and glasses, walk towards protesters, gesturing at them to move bac

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