Protesters, Journalists, and the Law: What Happened in St. Paul?

A heated debate is unfolding after a protest inside a church in St. Paul, Minnesota. The Justice Department is considering charges against the protesters. Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon mentioned this in an interview. She also criticized Don Lemon, a former CNN journalist, for his coverage of the event. Dhillon argued that journalism doesn't protect someone from being part of a criminal conspiracy. She didn't say if Lemon would face charges. Lemon, on the other hand, defended his reporting. He pointed out that he wasn't the only journalist there and mentioned the online threats he received. The protest was about Renee Nicole Good, a woman shot by an ICE officer. Lemon suggested that more effort should be put into investigating her death. Dhillon said the Justice Department is gathering facts and warned that charges could come soon. Former President Trump also weighed in, calling the protesters "troublemakers" and suggesting they should be jailed or deported. He also called for investigations into Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Representative Ilhan Omar.In a video, Lemon stood with protesters outside the church. One protester, Nekima Levy Armstrong, called the protest "Operation Pull Up. " They demanded justice for Good. Later, inside the church, Lemon said he was just reporting, not participating. Dhillon mentioned that the Justice Department is looking into possible violations of the FACE Act. This law protects people's right to worship. She also mentioned the Ku Klux Klan Act, which can be used against conspiracies that violate civil rights. Protesters chanted "ICE out" and "Renee Good" during the protest. Lemon interviewed a pastor who asked him to leave unless he was there to worship. Lemon saw this as an example of the First Amendment in action. Tensions have been high since Good's death. The administration supports the ICE officer involved, saying he acted in self-defense. Protesters and officials have criticized ICE, calling for its personnel to leave. Trump threatened to use the Insurrection Act, but Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey said the city won't back down.