WGN employee detained amid ICE activity in Chicago, later released
- WGN News video producer Debbie Brockman was detained by Border Patrol agents in Chicago while she filmed them arresting a Latino man on October 10, 2025.
- Tricia McLaughlin, Department of Homeland Security assistant secretary, claimed there was a reason for Brockman's arrest, citing obstruction, but did not charge her with a crime.
- Witnesses reported seeing federal agents physically restraining Brockman as she attempted to ask for identification and a warrant.
- The incident raised legal concerns, particularly regarding potential violations of court orders protecting journalists and nonviolent protesters.
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Federal agents detain a Chicago TV station employee
Videos show federal agents detaining a WGN TV station employee in Chicago on Friday. In the footage, she could be seen on the ground with two agents holding her arms behind her back. She has since been released without being charged.
WGN-TV producer arrested in Chicago, accused of 'throwing objects' at federal agents · American Wire News
Ongoing opposition to federal law enforcement found a corporate media figure making herself the news in the Windy City, prompting officials to respond, “… mess around and find out!!!!” While distorted headlines and skewed reporting have long revealed how significantly leftism has supplanted impartiality in journalism — e.g., “Maryland Man” — a scene in Chicago allegedly crossed a line from words to actions. As with politicians and activist agita…
Chicago TV news employee detained by border patrol during morning incident
A video editor and producer for a Chicago TV news station was detained by U.S. Border Patrol agents on Friday morning, according to the Chicago Tribune. The incident occurred during rush hour in the Lincoln Square neighborhood of Chicago. A resident who witnessed the incident said he recorded it on video. WGN-TV spoke to witnesses who said they saw the border patrol agents get out of a minivan and “slam” the woman to the ground. BREAKING: Maske…
DHS's excuse for TV producer's dogpiling dismantled by legal analyst
Border Patrol agents in Chicago triggered outrage on Friday after they wrestled WGN News video producer Debbie Brockman to the ground and arrested her, for what appeared to be no reason other than filming federal agents carrying out another arrest.The video, which has made the rounds on social media...
Viral video: 'I work for WGN. Please let them know', Journalist Debbie Brockman pushed to ground, arrested by ICE
Debbie Brockman, a WGN-TV producer, was detained by CBP agents in Chicago for allegedly assaulting a federal officer. A video shows her being restrained.
Chicago news producer violently detained by ICE agents
A producer with Chicago television station WGN was violently apprehended and detained by Border Patrol agents on the city’s northside Friday, as seen in videos captured by witnesses. The clash occurred around 8:30 a.m. during the morning rush hour in the Lincoln Square neighborhood, according to the Chicago Tribune. Bystanders filming the arrest of Debbie Brockman, who’s been with the station for more than 14 years, recorded the news producer as…
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