# Don Lemon Seeks Dismissal of ICE Protest Charges, Cites Trump's 'Animus'

Don Lemon is asking a court to dismiss criminal charges against him from a protest at a Minnesota ICE facility. His legal team argues the prosecution is politically motivated, citing former President Trump's long-running hostility toward the journalist. The case raises concerns about the use of prosecutorial power against press figures.

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- [Variety](https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/don-lemon-criminal-charges-minnesota-ice-protest-donald-trump-animus-1236829969/) — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:58:20 +0000