Independent journalist Don Lemon asks a federal judge to dismiss criminal civil-rights charges tied to his presence during an anti–immigration enforcement (ICE) protest at a Minnesota church earlier this year. According to filings reported by multiple outlets, Lemon’s lawyers argue that the case is being used to punish him for his work and constitutionally protected activity. The motion, submitted in federal court, characterizes the indictment as “vindictive” and contends it violates First Amendment protections. Lemon’s attorneys also say the charges stem from perceived hostility toward journalists, citing what they describe as former President Donald Trump’s long-standing “animus” toward Lemon and media figures. The outlets describe Lemon’s request as seeking dismissal of the felony indictment connected to the protest, though they do not indicate whether prosecutors have responded or whether the court has ruled. The reporting reflects Lemon’s position that he is being wrongfully targeted by the Trump administration, while the underlying allegations in the indictment remain contested and are not resolved in the articles.