Journalists Arrested by Federal Agents While Filming Minnesota Church Protest

Federal agents arrested journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Fort for filming a protest at Cities Church in St. Paul, Minnesota. Lemon was detained while covering the Grammy Awards in Los Angeles after a magistrate rejected earlier charges; Fort was arrested with a warrant accusing her of conspiracy against the right of religious freedom and interfering with religious exercise. The arrests come amid ongoing protests linked to ICE and church leadership, with other individuals detained and church leaders commenting on the situation. The episode prompted condemnations from Minnesota news outlets and raised concerns about press freedom and First Amendment protections for journalists covering protests.