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.

Journalist Don Lemon Arrested After Protest That Disrupted Minnesota Church Service

Lemon has said he has no affiliation to the organization that went into the church and that he was there as a journalist chronicling protesters.

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.

Anti-ICE Protest at Minnesota Church Leads To Arrests but No Charges for Journalist Don Lemon

Prominent leaders of the Southern Baptist Convention have argued that compassion for migrant families cannot justify violating a sacred space during worship.

Legal Battles Over Immigration Enforcement Operation in Minnesota Intensify

The subpoenas came a day after the government urged a judge to reject efforts to stop the immigration enforcement surge that has roiled Minneapolis and St. Paul for weeks.

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.

Minnesota Sues TikTok, Alleging It Preys on Young People With Addictive Algorithms

The lawsuit, filed in state court, alleges that TikTok is violating Minnesota laws against deceptive trade practices and consumer fraud.

Elon Musk’s X Sues To Overturn Minnesota Political Deepfakes Ban

X said it’s the only social media platform challenging the Minnesota law, and that it has also challenged other laws it considers infringements of free speech.