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Former CNN anchor Don Lemon attends his arraignment at federal court in Saint Paul

Journalist Don Lemon Pleads Not Guilty to Civil Rights Charges in Minnesota Church Protest

The veteran journalist vowed to fight what he called “baseless charges” and protect his free speech rights.

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People protest against increased immigration enforcement after the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent, in Minneapolis

Federal Authorities Announce an End to the Immigration Crackdown in Minnesota

The operation called the Department of Homeland Security’s “largest immigration enforcement operation ever ” has been a flashpoint in the debate over President Donald Trump’s mass deportation efforts.

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The Reuters NEXT conference, in New York City

Don Lemon Says a Dozen Agents Were Sent To Arrest Him Even Though He Offered To Turn Himself In

A grand jury indicted Lemon and others on charges of conspiracy and interfering with the First Amendment rights of worshippers.

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The Reuters NEXT conference, in New York City

What To Know About the Civil Rights Charges Don Lemon Faces for Covering Church Protest in Minnesota

The arrests of Lemon and independent journalist Georgia Fort are especially troubling for legal experts and media groups who worry about the chilling effect on coverage of the Trump administration.

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Exterior of "Alligator Alcatraz" ICE detention center in Ochopee

Detainees at Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Say They Were Punished for Seeking Legal Help

State officials who are defendants in the lawsuit denied restricting the detainees’ access to their attorneys and said any protocols were in place for security reasons and to make sure there was sufficient staffing.

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Protest after federal agents fatally shot a man while trying to detain him, in Minneapolis

Protests Inside Churches Are Unusual Despite Long History of Civil Disobedience in the US

While many religious groups have denounced the ICE surge in Minnesota, the protest inside Cities Church has received relatively little support.

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The moment that the firearm of a man identified as Alex Pretti is retrieved from a waistband holster by a federal officer is seen in Minneapolis

Man Is Shot and Killed During Minneapolis Immigration Crackdown, National Guard Activated

Family members identified the man who was killed as Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old intensive care unit nurse who had protested President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown in his city.

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Aftermath of a shooting incident in north Minneapolis

California Protester Left Blind in One Eye Is Among String of Violent Run-Ins With Federal Agents

Federal immigration agents deployed to Minneapolis have used aggressive crowd-control tactics that have become a dominant concern after the deadly shooting of Renee Good.

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