Don Lemon arrested over Minnesota church protest
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A federal law meant to stop clinic violence is now being applied to a journalist at a church protest, raising sharp First Amendment questions.
Why did Don Lemon get arrested? Federal authorities took him into custody for covering an anti-ICE protest. It's a terrifying attack on free speech.
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The Arrest of Don Lemon is Not About Don Lemon
The danger in the Don Lemon arrest isn’t celebrity or politics. It’s the government testing whether witnessing unrest can become a crime. The post The Arrest of Don Lemon is Not About Don Lemon first appeared on Mediaite.
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“This is unacceptable”: Minnesota Pastor tells Don Lemon “It's shameful to interrupt a public gathering” after activists stormed church over ICE link
Don Lemon reported the anti-ICE protest at St. Paul-based Cities Church in a livestream on Sunday. The former CNN host spoke with the church's lead pastor and the demonstrators.
Ex-CNN host Don Lemon was released without bail after making an appearance in court following charges that were brought by the DOJ for his involvement in the Minnesota church protest.
Jane Fonda on Friday spoke out in support of Don Lemon at a rally in Los Angeles after the former CNN anchor was arrested and indicted on charges of interfering with a religious service during a Minnesota ICE protest.