A group of anti-ICE activists invaded a church in Minneapolis and harassed the pastor and congregation in an incident that has given rise to a DOJ criminal investigation.
Front and center with the invaders was former CNN host Don Lemon, who seemed to know about it in advance:
Lemon was with the invaders in the church.
But did he cross a legal line? Or was he, as he now claims, just doing lawful journalism?
I discussed that and related topics on the Tony Katz Show:
In this episode of Tony Katz Today, we’re diving into a pressing issue that’s been making headlines: the intersection of violence and the law. Joining Tony is William Jacobson, a Cornell Law professor and the mind behind Legal Insurrection dot com. Together, they explore the recent incident where anti-ICE protesters disrupted a church service in Minnesota, chanting “hands up, don’t shoot,” a phrase that’s been linked to the Black Lives Matter movement.The phrase “hands up, don’t shoot” originated from the Michael Brown case in Ferguson, Missouri, where it was later found that the story was a fabrication. Yet, it gave rise to the Black Lives Matter movement, which has now been co-opted by anti-ICE protesters. William Jacobson notes, “This is a bizarre situation where anti-ICE protesters are violating the rights of people chanting ‘hands up, don’t shoot.’ But what they’re chanting is a complete fabrication.”The incident raises questions about the limits of protest and the protection of religious freedom. Tony Katz asks, “Why was Don Lemon, a former CNN anchor, there with the protesters, claiming he was just a journalist?” William Jacobson responds, “It’s going to be very fact-intensive, and the question is going to be what was he doing there? Why did he go there? What did he know?” Jacobson points out that the government didn’t accept the claim that being a journalist protected individuals from prosecution during the January 6th incident.The discussion also touches on the legal aspects of the incident, with William Jacobson explaining that the protesters may be violating federal laws, including the FACE Act and the Ku Klux Klan Act. He notes, “If we let those lines be breached, if we say to these protesters, you can do whatever you want, okay, which is essentially what Democrats are telling them. It doesn’t matter we hate ICE, you hate ICE. You can do whatever you want.” Jacobson emphasizes that allowing such behavior will lead to a greater escalation and that the Department of Justice should draw the line.Throughout the conversation, Tony Katz and William Jacobson delve into the complexities of the issue, discussing the intersection of politics, law, and social justice. They explore the idea that the left’s desire for violent rhetoric and excusing violence can lead to a culture of intolerance and disregard for the law.If you’re interested in understanding the intricacies of this issue and the potential consequences of allowing such behavior to go unchecked, this episode is a must-listen. Join Tony Katz and William Jacobson as they break down the facts and explore the implications of this pressing issue.
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