The Department of Homeland Security is denying a media report suggesting the Trump Administration plans to leave a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement holding facility in Broadview following protests at the site last week.

A spokesman for Broadview Mayor Katrina Thompson also said the village was unaware of any plans for immigration authorities to leave.

In a story published Sunday afternoon, HuffPost reported that ICE planned to “evacuate” the building and move to another location, prompting several advocacy groups to proclaim victory in press releases and social media posts.

In a statement to the Tribune, Tricia McLaughlin, assistant Secretary of Public Affairs for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, denied that the holding facility will be closed.

“Any allegations th

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