BROADVIEW, Ill. - Two Illinois men originally from Mexico are suing the federal government, alleging detainees at the Broadview ICE facility are being treated "like animals."

What we know:

The class-action lawsuit names Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and Border Patrol Chief Greg Bovino. It accused federal agents of denying detainees access to attorneys and keeping them in deplorable conditions, including limited food, water and medical care, as well as a lack of beds and pillows.

One of the plaintiffs was abruptly transferred out of the Broadview facility last week, prompting a judge to order both men to appear in court Tuesday morning either in person or virtually.

Samuel Cole, chief immigration counsel for the ACLU, said it is "outrageous" that detainees ar

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