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Don Lemon Detained at Protest, Democrats Demand Investigation

2/2/2026

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Don Lemon, an independent journalist, was detained while covering a protest in Minneapolis.
House Democrats condemned the arrest amid criticism of the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump.
Hakeem Jeffries condemned the Department of Justice as illegitimate.
Jeffries called for independent investigations into federal agents' actions.
The Department of Justice defended its actions, claiming Lemon violated laws protecting churchgoers during the protest.

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Don Lemon, an independent journalist, was detained while covering a protest in Minneapolis.
House Democrats condemned the arrest amid criticism of the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump.
Hakeem Jeffries condemned the Department of Justice as illegitimate.
Jeffries called for independent investigations into federal agents' actions.
The Department of Justice defended its actions, claiming Lemon violated laws protecting churchgoers during the protest.