Journalist and LGBTQ+ icon Don Lemon was arrested by federal agents after covering a protest against an ICE-linked church in St. Paul, Minnesota, leading to federal charges and First Amendment concerns.
Government actions, including Don Lemon's arrest, against journalists and protesters signal an alarming erosion of press freedom and constitutional rights, echoing past repressions and creating a chilling effect on reporting and dissent.
Journalist Don Lemon faces DOJ scrutiny for covering an anti-ICE protest at a Minnesota church. Advocacy groups warn against federal intimidation and potential violations of First Amendment newsgathering rights.
