Conservatives Target Don Lemon for Investigation Following ICE Protest at Minnesota Church Service
A heated protest erupted in a St. Paul, Minnesota church service on January 18th, leaving worshippers shaken and sparking a national debate about immigration policies and the role of law enforcement. At the center of the controversy is former CNN anchor Don Lemon, who was livestreaming the event when protesters stormed into the sanctuary, demanding justice for Renee Nicole Good, a 37-year-old mother of three fatally shot by an ICE agent earlier this month.Protesters Demand Justice for Renee Nicole Good
The protest was sparked by the killing of Renee Nicole Good, who was shot by an ICE agent in Minneapolis. Protesters accused church leadership of cooperating with federal immigration authorities and demanded that they be held accountable. The protesters also chanted 'ICE out' as they entered the sanctuary, highlighting their opposition to the presence of Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in Minnesota.
Don Lemon Livestreams the Protest
Former CNN anchor Don Lemon was livestreaming the event when protesters stormed into the sanctuary. He interviewed protesters outside the church before following them inside as chants of 'ICE out' echoed through the sanctuary. Demonstrators accused church leadership of cooperating with federal immigration authorities.
Conservatives Call for Investigation and Arrest
The incident has sparked a national debate, with conservatives calling for an investigation into Don Lemon's actions and accusing him of violating the FACE Act. The MAGA Voice account called for Lemon to be investigated by the FBI and Department of Justice, while influencer Benny Johnson claimed the journalist's actions amounted to 'not just an obscene violation of the FACE Act — it's likely a hate crime.'
Trump Administration Weighs In
The Trump administration has acknowledged the incident, with Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon announcing that the DOJ's Civil Rights Division is investigating potential violations of the federal FACE Act. Attorney General Pam Bondi warned that if state officials fail to act, the DOJ 'will remain mobilized to prosecute federal crimes and ensure that the rule of law prevails.'
Divided Response from Officials
However, not all officials share this view. Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, a Democrat, publicly thanked Don Lemon for 'being on the ground in Minnesota to help lift up this fight for truth and fairness,' highlighting sharp divisions between federal and local leaders.
The incident at the St. Paul church has sparked a heated national debate about immigration policies and the role of law enforcement. As the investigation into Don Lemon's actions continues, one thing is clear: the issue of ICE presence in Minnesota and the treatment of immigrants will remain a contentious topic for months to come.
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