DOJ dismisses charges against 3 people tied to Broadview ICE protests

BROADVIEW (WLS) -- The U.S. Department of Justice has moved to dismiss criminal cases against three people who were arrested and charged late last month in connection with protests outside the ICE facility in Broadview.

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Criminal charges against Jocelyn Robledo, Ray Collins and Hubert Mazur were dropped on Wednesday.

Collins and Robledo were charged together in a criminal complaint alleging that they "refused to retreat" when law enforcement agents sought to move protestors back.

Robledo allegedly pushed and struggled with agents. Collins, the complaint said, rushed toward agents who were scuffling with Robledo and allegedly caused an injury to the thumb of an ATF agent during the struggle.

Both Robledo and Collins were found to be carrying loaded firearms.

There was no allegation that either of the two brandished the firearms and agents confirmed that both were lawfully permitted to carry the weapons, according to the complaint.

The dismissal was granted without prejudice, allowing the government 30 days to re-file charges and to again seek indictment.

After the prosecution explained the grand jury's decision not to induct, US District Judge Gabriel Fuentes asked the government, "When was the last time this happened in this district?"

"It happens periodically," said Assistant U.S. Attorney Brian Havey, before adding that he "didn't really know" and "couldn't really speak to it" offhand.

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On Wednesday, the government moved to dismiss the case against Collins and Robledo without explanation.

The third person, Mazur, faced similar charges of resisting and interfering with law enforcement officers outside the Broadview facility.

The government filed its motion to dismiss the complaint against Mazur on Tuesday.

ABC News contributed to this report.