"Lemon's arrest, alongside that of Minnesota journalist Georgia Fort, has sent shockwaves through press freedom and civil rights communities, raising urgent questions about the government's treatment of journalists covering protests and other matters of public concern. Both reporters were engaged in newsgathering related to demonstrations over recent federal actions in Minneapolis when they were taken into custody."
"Jonathan Lovitz, senior vice president for campaigns and communications at HRC, said the organization moved quickly after learning of the arrests, viewing them as part of a broader, increasingly aggressive posture toward independent journalism. "HRC is doing what we do best. We hear about an injustice, and we show up," Lovitz said in an interview with The Advocate."
By midafternoon Friday, a plaza outside the Edward R. Roybal Federal Building and United States Courthouse in downtown Los Angeles is expected to host advocates, activists, and public figures for a 1:30 p.m. Pacific rally. The Human Rights Campaign, Stand Up for America, and local organizers coordinated the demonstration in support of journalist Don Lemon after his arrest by federal agents following protest coverage in Minnesota. The arrest of Lemon and Minnesota journalist Georgia Fort has alarmed press freedom and civil rights communities and prompted urgent questions about government treatment of journalists covering public demonstrations. The Human Rights Campaign mobilized rapidly through local networks and partner groups, with high-profile allies joining as word spread. Actress Jane Fonda and members of her advocacy network are expected to participate.
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