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MNN US · February 13, 2026 · 1 min read

Don Lemon pleads not guilty in Minnesota church protest case

What happened: Former CNN host Don Lemon and eight others were charged after protesting immigration raids by interrupting a church service in Minnesota. Lemon has pleaded not guilty to the charges.

Why it matters:

  • The case highlights tensions around immigration enforcement and public protest in the US.
  • It affects those involved in the protest and raises questions about the limits of protest in religious settings.

MNN Take: The legal process will determine whether the protest actions violated laws protecting church services. This case illustrates the balance between activism and legal boundaries.

Sources: BBC US & Canada