A journalist known for covering immigration is arrested by ICE

By Leila Fadel

Published June 24, 2025 at 4:16 AM EDT

A journalist originally from El Salvador, known for covering immigration in the U.S., was detained by U.S. Immigration officials after covering a protest in Georgia. NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Katherine Jacobsen of the Committee to Protect Journalists.

Leila Fadel

Leila Fadel is a national correspondent for NPR based in Los Angeles, covering issues of culture, diversity, and race.

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