BROADVIEW, Ill. (WLS) -- They've been dubbed the so-called "Broadview Six." The group is due in court Wednesday, after being accused of getting violent with federal immigration agents.
The group includes several local politicians.
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They were among the people accused of surrounding and damaging a government vehicle, back in September at the Broadview U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility.
There's expected to be a rally in support of those charged Wednesday, near the Dirksen Federal Courthouse downtown Chicago.
A federal grand jury indicted the six for allegedly assaulting and conspiring to injure law enforcement.
House candidate Kat Abughazaleh and five others were charged with felony offenses for their alleged invol

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