Saint Paul, MN- The Minnesota House Saint Paul Delegation released the following statement:
"We are outraged by the arrests of Don Lemon, independent journalist Georgia Fort, Black Lives Matter Minnesota co-founder Trahern Crews, and community activist Jamael Lundy, and we call for their immediate release. These arrests are a direct violation of their First Amendment rights and the freedom of the press.
“They are members of our community who have risked their lives to be on the front lines daily amidst the terror and chaos the Trump administration and federal agents have unleashed against our communities. They have worked not only to broadcast the horrifying violence and violations of the Constitution and civil rights of Minnesotans for the world to see, but they have also held a mirror up to the false narratives the administration is attempting to create.
“In the wake of both Renee Good’s and Alex Pretti’s deaths, it was these strong and bold leaders who used their voices to pursue justice. We cannot allow this administration to weaponize the Department of Justice against those whom Trump deems his adversaries. We will not stand for this, and we demand their immediate release."
Members of the House St. Paul Delegation are Chair Representative María Isa Pérez-Vega (DFL-Saint Paul, 65B), Vice Chair Representative Samakab Hussein (DFL-Saint Paul, 66A), Representative Jay Xiong (DFL-Saint Paul, 67B), Representative Liz Lee (DFL-Saint Paul, 67A), Representative Dave Pinto (DFL- Saint Paul, 64B), Representative Athena Hollins (DFL- Saint Paul, 66B), Representative Leigh Finke (DFL- Saint Paul, 66A).
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