Civil Rights
Discover key takeaways from 24 podcast episodes about this topic.

"Not Above the Law": Law Prof. Michele Goodwin Decries Violent ICE Activity in Minnesota
Law Professor Michele Goodwin analyzes the unconstitutional and unlawful actions of ICE in Minnesota, drawing parallels to the Civil Rights era but noting a dangerous reversal of federal government roles.

🚨 WTF!! TRUMP KEPT HIS F*CKING WORD 😂😂
This episode dissects multiple instances of alleged liberal hypocrisy and media manipulation, culminating in a detailed breakdown of Don Lemon's church protest and the ironic legal charges he may face.

ICE vs. People of Minnesota: Community Resists Trump's Militarized Crackdown – Special Report
Federal agents escalated immigration enforcement in Minneapolis, leading to militarized deployments, alleged abuses, and widespread community resistance, including the use of rapid response networks and legal observation.

Honoring MLK. Jay Jones on Virginia. Jeffries vs ICE Raids. Crockett Calls Cruelty Policy.
On MLK Day, this episode dissects the ongoing, multi-faceted attacks on Black America's civil rights and economic power, emphasizing the critical role of Black-owned media and active political engagement.

ICE Dragged an Elderly Man in Underwear Into the Freezing Cold
ICE agents stormed the home of an elderly U.S. citizen in Minnesota, dragging him out in his underwear in freezing temperatures, only to confirm his citizenship and release him, prompting a categorical denial from his family against DHS's justification.

Honoring MLK. Jay Jones on Virginia. Jeffries vs ICE Raids. Crockett Calls Cruelty Policy.
This episode exposes a systematic assault on Black America's civil and economic rights, highlighting the deliberate sanitization of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s radical legacy and the critical role of Black-owned media in countering these efforts.

PBS News Hour full episode, Jan. 19, 2026
This episode covers President Trump's aggressive push to acquire Greenland, the escalating tensions with European allies, the ongoing federal clashes with protesters in Minneapolis, and critical scientific efforts to understand the rapid melting of Antarctica's Thwaites Glacier.

Lemon LIVE at 5 | Don Addresses The Church Drama LIVE
Don Lemon and his legal and comedic guests dissect the political and legal backlash against his reporting on a church protest, framing it as an attack on the First Amendment and journalistic integrity.

Don Lemon And Woke Activists LASH OUT Crying RACISM Over DOJ Intending To Charge Them Under KKK Act!
The host details how Don Lemon and activists are facing potential federal charges under the KKK Act for disrupting a church service, framing their 'racism' claims as a predictable shield against accountability.

IHIP News: 🚨 DOJ Intends to CHARGE Don Lemon Under Ku Klux Klan Act?!
Don Lemon discusses the bizarre news of the DOJ's alleged intent to charge him under the Ku Klux Klan Act for journalistic coverage of an ICE protest, while the hosts dissect the political and racial motivations behind such claims.

HOT TOPICS | Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Annual Breakfast: What Would Dr. King Do In Trump's America?
This special edition of The Don Lemon Show captures the impactful Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Annual Breakfast, where speakers reflect on King's enduring legacy and the ongoing fight for civil, economic, and human rights in contemporary society.

MAJOR UPDATE on Trump Mobilization of TROOPS in Minnesota
Minnesota's Attorney General Keith Ellison details the state's legal battle against the Trump administration's alleged politically motivated deployment of federal troops and ICE agents, accusing them of unconstitutional actions and a cover-up in the death of Renee Good.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day Compilation 2026
This compilation reveals Martin Luther King Jr.'s expansive vision for America, extending beyond racial equality to encompass economic justice, anti-militarism, and a global revolution of values, challenging the nation to confront its deepest moral failings.

MLK Day Special: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in His Own Words
This episode presents Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s radical critiques of US foreign policy, economic injustice, and the urgent call for a 'revolution of values' and 'dangerous unselfishness' from his pivotal 'Beyond Vietnam' and 'I've Been to the Mountaintop' speeches.

Roland gives MLK address in Dallas, Texas
Roland Martin delivers a fiery MLK address, asserting that Dr. King's legacy is being sanitized and that current political forces are actively 'defunding Black America' through policy rollbacks and attacks on civil rights, urging immediate, courageous action against these systemic threats.

Roland gives MLK address in Dallas, Texas
Roland Martin delivers a fiery MLK address, arguing that the holiday has been sanitized and gentrified, and calls for a return to protest and active resistance against systemic attacks on Black America and civil rights.

Roland gives MLK address in Dallas, Texas
Roland Martin delivers a fiery MLK address, arguing that current attacks on Black America are a predictable 'white backlash' to demographic shifts, urging active protest over passive service.

LIVE: Trump RUSHES to VOID EPSTEIN LAW + MASSIVE ICE RULING | Legal AF
Legal experts dissect the Trump administration's alleged efforts to obstruct justice, undermine constitutional norms, and pardon fraudsters, highlighting judicial pushback and a 'gotcha' approach to law.

LEMON DROP | The Moments That Matter - They Don't Want You To See This!
Don Lemon and guests dissect the Renee Good shooting by an ICE agent, exposing alleged government cover-ups, unconstitutional ICE tactics, and the weaponization of media narratives, while advocating for community resistance.

MLK’s Warning Comes Alive. ICE Terror in Minneapolis. Crockett Sets Jan. 6 Straight.
Roland Martin and guests assert that Dr. King's legacy demands active protest and economic resistance against current attacks on civil rights, ICE tactics, and Trump's administration, while also highlighting the importance of Black-owned businesses.

LEMON DROP | A Former DHS Official on ICE’s Crisis & Lack of Humanity
A former DHS official exposes how political mandates for aggressive immigration enforcement have degraded ICE operations, leading to civil rights abuses and a severe lack of accountability, drawing parallels to historical vigilante justice.

Palestinian Activist Mahmoud Khalil Speaks Out as New Ruling Could Lead to His Rearrest, Deportation
Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khali faces potential rearrest and deportation after a federal appeals court reversed his release, a move his legal team frames as the Trump administration weaponizing the legal system to suppress pro-Palestine speech.

MLK’s Warning Comes Alive. ICE Terror in Minneapolis. Crockett Sets Jan. 6 Straight.
This episode dissects the Trump administration's aggressive domestic and international policies, from ICE's 'Gestapo tactics' to undermining global alliances, advocating for economic withdrawal and mass protest as crucial responses to preserve democracy and Black empowerment.

Day of Truth Boycott vs. Trump. Africa-Targeted Visa Freeze. White Nationalist Agenda Exposed.
Roland Martin and guests expose the Trump administration's alleged white nationalist agenda, detailing targeted immigration freezes, the embrace of white supremacists, and community-led boycotts in Minneapolis against aggressive ICE operations.