Summary
Georgia Fort, an independent journalist, was arrested by federal agents after covering an anti-ICE protest in Minnesota. The arrest has raised questions about press freedom and First Amendment rights, with concerns about the Trump administration's actions.
Key Facts
- Georgia Fort is an independent journalist based in Minneapolis.
- She was arrested at her home after covering a protest against ICE at a church in St. Paul.
- Fort shared a video showing agents at her door and mentioned her concerns about press freedom.
- Other journalists and activists, including Don Lemon, were also involved in the protest coverage.
- The Trump administration launched a civil rights investigation into the protest.
- Fort is expected to make a court appearance and her lawyer expects her release.
- The protest targeted the local ICE field office after an ICE-related shooting incident.
- The FACE Act is being used by the DOJ and FBI to charge some protestors.
