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.
Christian Leaders Urge Protecting Worshippers’ Rights After Protesters Interrupt Service
The recent surge in operations in Minnesota has pitted more than 2,000 federal immigration officers against community activists and protesters.
Trump Threatens To Use the Insurrection Act To End Protests in Minneapolis
Trump has repeatedly threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act, a rarely used federal law, to deploy the U.S. military or federalize the National Guard for domestic law enforcement, over the objections of state governors.
Minnesota and the Twin Cities Sue the Federal Government To Stop the Immigration Crackdown
The state, joined by Minneapolis and St. Paul, said the Department of Homeland Security is violating the First Amendment and other constitutional protections.