Chicago protesters arrested; police hurt

CHICAGO -- Authorities arrested 21 protesters Friday and said four officers were injured outside a Chicago-area federal immigration facility that activists say functions as a de facto detention center and is plagued by inhumane conditions.

The Cook County sheriff's office said most faced charges of obstruction, disorderly conduct and walking on a highway. One also faced a charge of mob action. Their ages ranged from 23 to 67.

Moments before the clash, demonstrators were singing and chanting. Around 10 a.m., a large group, knowing they were going to be arrested, reportedly crossed the protest barrier and attempted to walk up toward the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility.

The office said the four officers were injured while trying t

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