Two journalists among 13 arrests made at immigrant rights protest in Cincinnati

The protesters blocked a two-lane bridge over the Ohio River, according to the Associated Press.

Published: July 19, 2025 1:47pm

Two members of the press, a reporter and a photography intern, were among the at least 13 people arrested at a protest against the immigration detention of a former hospital chaplain.

The protesters blocked a two-lane bridge over the Ohio River in Cinnacitti, according to the Associated Press.

The members of the press who were arrested were affiliated with CityBeat, which is a Cincinnati news and entertainment outlet.

The two were arraigned Friday morning in a Kentucky court, the AP reported.

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