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Judge Rejects Justice Department Effort To Charge Don Lemon After He Covered Minnesota Anti-ICE Protest Inside A Church

A federal magistrate judge has dismissed the Justice Department's attempt to charge journalist Don Lemon in connection with an anti-ICE protest at a Minnesota church. Lemon's attorney hailed the decision as a reinforcement of First Amendment rights, while the DOJ's actions have drawn criticism and raised questions about potential political motivations behind the charges.

Judge Rejects Justice Department Effort To Charge Don Lemon

Judge Rejects Justice Department Effort To Charge Don Lemon

Credit: Deadline

Key Highlights

  • A federal judge rejected the DOJ's attempt to charge Don Lemon over a protest he livestreamed.
  • The protest occurred at Cities Church in St. Paul, targeting the pastor for alleged ties to ICE.
  • Lemon's attorney stated the ruling confirmed the First Amendment protections for journalists.
  • The decision reportedly angered Attorney General Pam Bondi and drew attention from political figures.
  • Three individuals were arrested in connection with the protest, raising questions about Lemon's potential charges.
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Sources

  1. Judge declines to sign off on charges against former CNN anchor Don Lemon
  2. Magistrate judge rejects charges against Don Lemon in connection with anti-ICE church protest
  3. Will DOJ Charge Don Lemon? Arrests Of William Kelly And Two Others In Minnesota Church Protest Sparks Questions
  4. Don Lemon Dodges Federal Charges Over Minnesota Anti-ICE Church Protest
  5. Judge Rejects Justice Department Effort To Charge Don Lemon After He Covered Minnesota Anti-ICE Protest Inside A Church

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