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Former CNN anchor Don Lemon leaves federal court after an appearance following his arrest for involvement in a protest at a church in Minnesota, in Los Angeles

After a Minnesota Church Protest, States Are Toughening Penalties for Disrupting Services

The Republican lawmakers sponsoring most of the legislation say those gathering at sacred sanctuaries deserve protection beyond what existing trespassing laws provide.

The first Turning Point summit since the death of Charlie Kirk takes place in Phoenix, Arizona.

Turning Point USA’s High School Push in GOP States Meets Free Speech and Religion Concerns

The group’s endorsement by Republican governors — at least eight so far — has stirred debate about free speech in America’s schools.