SC students again walk out to protest ICE
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Georgia AG appealing dismissal of racketeering charges against dozens of "Cop City" protesters
Last year, a judge dropped most of the state's case against dozens of "Cop City" protesters, but Attorney General Chris Carr is appealing that decision.
Georgia activists against President Donald Trump turned out twice for No Kings Day, and will soon do it again. When are the next protests?
Georgian authorities are using newly adopted restrictions on public assemblies to arbitrarily detain and harass peaceful demonstrators, effectively making the right to protest in Georgia increasingly difficult and dangerous.
Organizers say the demonstration is part of a national movement calling for accountability and protections for constitutional rights.
U.S. Attorney Pam Bondi posted on social media that Lemon and Fort, along with St. Paul activist Trahern Crews and Jamael Lundy, are under arrest. Lundy works at the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office as the intergovernmental affairs coordinator and is married to St. Paul City Council Member Anika Bowie.
The independent journalist was one of four detained Friday over the protest in St. Paul.
Students at more than 100 schools across Georgia walked out of classes to protest ICE, with organizers saying some Latino students stayed home out of fear.
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Journalists Georgia Fort, Don Lemon among 4 arrested over protest during St. Paul church service
Independent Twin Cities journalist Georgia Fort was arrested early on Jan. 30 in connection with her documenting an anti-ICE demonstration in a St. Paul church during a service on Jan. 18. Her attorney told the Minnesota Star Tribune that Fort was arrested about 6 a.