Don Lemon FREAKS OUT As Pastor DEMANDS Trump DOJ ARREST Him AND WOKE Activists For INVADING Church!
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Takeaways
- ❖Don Lemon and activists allegedly disrupted a Minneapolis church service, targeting a pastor with perceived ICE affiliations.
- ❖The host asserts this action violates the federal Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act of 1994, which protects places of worship.
- ❖Don Lemon initially claimed to be a journalist, but the host presents evidence suggesting participation and refusal to leave when asked.
- ❖The host demands the Department of Justice (DOJ) investigate, arrest, and prosecute Don Lemon and all involved protesters.
- ❖The incident is characterized as 'domestic terrorism' and a failure of local law enforcement, necessitating federal intervention, including potential troop deployment.
Insights
1Alleged FACE Act Violation by Church Protesters
The host argues that the activists, including Don Lemon, violated the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act of 1994 by intentionally disrupting a church service. The FACE Act prohibits using force, threats, or physical obstruction to stop people from exercising religious freedom at places of worship and bans property damage.
Activists 'stormed and disrupted a Sunday church service,' 'screaming and chanting,' 'interrupting services and refusing to leave after being told that, 'Hey, you're trespassing. You need to leave.'' Don Lemon himself recorded the event and stated it was 'uncomfortable and traumatic' for congregants, including children, yet defended it as 'protesting.' The host cites specific elements: refusal to leave, disruption of worship, blocking movement, intimidation of congregants/clergy, and interference with religious exercise.
2Don Lemon's Role: Journalist or Participant?
Don Lemon publicly defended his presence as an act of journalism, claiming he was 'reporting, chronicling' the protest and had no affiliation with the organizing group. However, the host presents footage where Lemon is seen interacting closely with the organizers, appearing to participate in pre-protest discussions, and being asked to leave the church by the pastor but remaining.
Lemon stated, 'I had no idea who the organization was until I arrived this morning... What I did was report, chronicle, and commit an act of journalism.' () The host counters with footage of Lemon being thanked by organizers for being there (), kissing an organizer (), and being present during an organizer's explanation of 'Operation Pullup' () which aims to 'disrupt business as usual.' The host also notes Lemon recorded church members and the pastor telling them to leave multiple times, which they refused ().
3Demand for Federal Intervention and DOJ Action
The host demands the Department of Justice (DOJ) investigate and prosecute the individuals involved, including Don Lemon, under federal law, specifically the FACE Act. This call stems from a belief that local Minneapolis authorities, being 'Democrats,' will not enforce state trespassing laws or hold the activists accountable.
The host states, 'I want to demand that the Department of Justice investigate what took place in Minneapolis, apprehend those who broke the law, and arrest them accordingly.' () They emphasize, 'If Pam Bondi can't arrest and charge these people and prosecute them successfully, throw the whole DOJ away.' () The host also references a US Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights announcing a federal probe into potential FACE Act violations ().
Lessons
- Demand federal prosecution for individuals involved in disrupting religious services, citing the FACE Act.
- Hold elected officials accountable for perceived failures in maintaining law and order, especially regarding protests in private or religious spaces.
- Utilize voting in midterms and other elections to support candidates who prioritize law enforcement and protection of religious freedoms.
DOJ Strategy for Addressing Church Invasions
Initiate immediate federal investigation into potential FACE Act violations for disruptions at places of worship.
Apprehend and arrest all individuals identified as participating in the disruption, including those who refused to leave when asked.
Successfully prosecute those arrested, using recorded evidence, to establish a precedent against 'domestic terrorism' in religious institutions.
If state leaders fail to act, the Department of Justice must remain mobilized to prosecute federal crimes and ensure the rule of law prevails.
Quotes
"I want to demand that the Department of Justice investigate what took place in Minneapolis, apprehend those who broke the law, and arrest them accordingly."
"This isn't anything resembling the civil rights movement. This is domestic terrorism against American citizens now in our houses of worship."
"You cannot just walk into a church and intentionally disrupt them practicing the Freedom of Worship. It's not your part to say, 'Well, we just want to go in and disrupt everything.' Disruption is how you end up in jail. According to the Face Act of 1994."
"What I did was report, chronicle, and commit an act of journalism, which is should what every journalist should be doing."
"It's uncomfortable and traumatic for the people here. But that's what protesting is about."
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