Two defendants in the Broadview 6 case spoke publicly Thursday alleging prosecutorial misconduct tied to their arrest at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility protest.
Kat Abughazaleh and Michael Rabbitt said prosecutors mishandled evidence and pursued excessive charges after the demonstration outside the suburban Chicago detention center.
Defense advocates argued the pair were singled out to chill organized opposition to federal immigration enforcement tactics.
Prosecutors have not detailed their response in court filings, but the case has become a rallying point for activists monitoring ICE operations.
Civil liberties attorneys said the statements could shape pretrial motions seeking dismissal or sanctions if misconduct is substantiated.
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