Journalist Don Lemon arrested in connection to Minnesota ICE protest

Al JazeeraEN 2 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffJanuary 30, 2026 at 05:28 PM

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In January 2026, journalist Don Lemon was arrested in Los Angeles while covering the Grammy Awards, in connection with his reporting on a Minnesota protest against President Trump's immigration enforcement. The arrest stems from Lemon's attendance at a January 18 demonstration at a church in St. Paul, Minnesota. The US Attorney General described the demonstration as a "coordinated attack" on the church. Lemon's lawyer asserts his client was acting as a journalist protected by the First Amendment and will fight the charges. Several others, including another journalist and two activists, were also arrested in connection with the church demonstration.

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Grammy Awards 30% Georgia Fort 30% Los Angeles 40% CNN 40% Pam Bondi 40% Department of Justice 50% St Paul, Minnesota ×260% Donald Trump 60% Abbe Lowell ×270% United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) ×270% Minnesota ×480% Don Lemon ×790%

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journalist arrest 100% don lemon 90% ice protest 90% press freedom 80% first amendment 70% immigration enforcement 60% st paul minnesota 50% church demonstration 50% department of justice 40%