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ICE Targets NPR Reporter in Shocking Washington DC Confrontation: ‘Secret Polic…
ICE agents in Washington DC threatened an NPR reporter with custody while blocking her from filming arrests at Rock Creek Park.
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NPR Reporter Threatened with Arrest by Federal Agents During ICE Operation in DC
Washington D.C. - An NPR investigative reporter was threatened with arrest by federal law enforcement officers while documenting an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operation in Rock Creek Park on August 21, 2025. Chiara Eisner, an investigative reporter for NPR, captured footage of officers, some identified with "FBI" on their vests, instructing her to "back up" and stating she would be taken "in custody" for interfering. Ms. Eisner maintained she was at a safe distance and not interfering, repeatedly stating, "I am backing up" and "Don't touch me." The incident, which occurred at approximately 7:38 AM, highlights ongoing tensions between the press and law enforcement regarding access and transparency during operations. Officers were seen actively attempting to obscure the reporter's camera view. This event has sparked discussion online regarding the rights of journalists to report on government activities in public spaces.
