CHICAGO, Ill. (WTVO) — Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials have canceled a meeting with Illinois state Democratic leaders that was originally scheduled for last Friday, according to Senator Dick Durbin.

The meeting was intended to address concerns about the number of people detained at an ICE facility in Broadview, a suburb of Chicago. Lawmakers are seeking more information from ICE regarding the detainees held at this location.

Durbin confirmed the cancellation of the meeting, which was to discuss issues related to ICE operations in Illinois.

The federal facility used by ICE in Broadview, Illinois, has been a point of concern for state lawmakers seeking transparency about detainee numbers.

The rescheduling of the meeting highlights ongoing tensions between state leader

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