Don Lemon Faces Civil Rights Charges, Greene Supports Arrest

Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene defended Don Lemon’s arrest for civil rights crimes related to his coverage of an anti-ICE protest at a Minnesota church, arguing that his actions violated the FACE Act and constituted activism rather than journalism. Lemon was charged for livestreaming the protest, which disrupted a church service, and was released without bond, with a court appearance scheduled for February 9. During a discussion on HBO’s “Real Time with Bill Maher,” Greene maintained that Lemon’s actions warranted arrest, while fellow panelist Joe Scarborough criticized the arrest as an intimidation tactic against journalists. Lemon, who identified as a target due to his identity, condemned the backlash he faced following the protest coverage.

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