Journalist Don Lemon arrested after protest that disrupted Minnesota church service

Associated Press (AP)CenterEN 4 min read 100% complete by By ALANNA DURKIN RICHER and ERIC TUCKERJanuary 30, 2026 at 02:53 PM

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Journalist Don Lemon was arrested on Friday, along with three others, in connection with an anti-immigration protest that disrupted a church service in St. Paul, Minnesota, on January 18. The arrest was confirmed by Attorney General Pam Bondi, who stated it was in connection to a "coordinated attack" on Cities Church. Lemon's attorney claims he was in Minnesota as a journalist documenting the protest and maintains his actions are protected by the First Amendment. The arrest follows a magistrate judge's rejection of an initial attempt by prosecutors to charge Lemon. At the time of the incident, Lemon was filming for his online show and stated he was present as a journalist, not an activist.

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