DON LEMON ARRESTED: Ex-CNN Host Taken Into Custody Over Minnesota Church Invasion
DON LEMON ARRESTED: Ex-CNN Host Taken Into Custody Over Minnesota Church Invasion — Former CNN anchor Don Lemon has been arrested by federal agents following his involvement in an anti-ICE protest that disrupted a Minnesota church during Sunday worship. Ex-CNN host Don Lemon was taken into custody late Thursday in Los Angeles after federal authorities linked him to a controversial anti-ICE protest that stormed a church in St. Paul, Minnesota. Lemon, who livestreamed the incident on his independent media platform, claims he was present purely as a journalist. Federal officials, however, allege his actions crossed the line from reporting into participation. According to court filings and statements from the Department of Justice, Lemon is accused of conspiring with protest organizers who disrupted a religious service at Cities Church. Prosecutors are reportedly considering charges under the Enforcement Act of 1871 — also known as the Ku Klux Klan Act — a rarely used federal law designed to protect Americans from interference with civil rights, including the right to practice religion. Video footage posted by Lemon himself shows him moving in and out of the church, coordinating with activists, and acknowledging prior “reconnaissance” before the protest unfolded. Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Harmeet Dhillon has stated that journalism does not provide immunity when an individual actively participates in an alleged conspiracy to violate protected rights. Lemon’s legal team argues the arrest is a direct threat to press freedom and insists his actions are protected under the First Amendment. Critics counter that the case raises serious questions about where journalism ends and activism begins — especially when live-streaming protests that disrupt religious services. In this livestream, we break down what led to Don Lemon’s arrest, the legal implications of using a KKK-era civil rights law, and what this case could mean for journalists, activists, and future protest coverage. Drop your thoughts below — was this journalism, activism, or something more? 👍 Like the stream 📺 Subscribe for breaking news coverage 💬 Comment with your take 🔁 Share to keep the conversation going 🔖 Hashtags #DonLemon #BreakingNews #Minnesota #ChurchInvasion #ICEProtest #FirstAmendment #FederalArrest #MediaNews #CivilRights #iCkEdMeL 🔎 Worried about your personal info being exposed online? Data brokers collect and post your address and other sensitive data. Run a free privacy scan here ➜ https://dataseal.io/signup?via=ickedmel 👁 Want livestream alerts, exclusive content, or to send a tip? Visit ➜ https://ickedmel.com — your hub for: • Livestream schedules & replays • Submit news tips & contact info • Donations & ways to support • Social media links • Email alerts (skip the algorithm!) 📺 Follow Me Everywhere: Twitch ➜ / ickedmel Rumble ➜ https://rumble.com/user/iCkEdMeL 📽️ iCkEdMeL Clips ➜ / @ickedmelclips X (Twitter) ➜ / ickedmel ⚠️ Content Use & Disclaimer: Please contact me directly before making claims. All statements are opinions unless otherwise noted. If you believe content used on this channel requires licensing or attribution, contact me via https://ickedmel.com to discuss clearance. 📜 FAIR USE NOTICE: This channel may include copyrighted material not specifically authorized by the copyright owner. It is used under Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976 for purposes such as criticism, commentary, news reporting, education, and research.
