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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.