Federal prosecutors continue to pursue civil rights and FACE Act charges against journalist Don Lemon stemming from his presence at a January 2026 protest disrupting services at a St. Paul, Minnesota church tied to immigration enforcement. Lemon pleaded not guilty in February, with the case advancing through arraignment, superseding indictment motions, and his recent filing seeking grand jury transcripts over alleged misconduct. One initial charge faced judicial rejection for insufficient evidence, yet the broader indictment remains active amid ongoing litigation. This procedural momentum, combined with the administration’s emphasis on enforcement actions, underpins trader consensus that charges are unlikely to be dropped. Dismissal could still occur via court ruling on constitutional challenges, plea negotiations, or prosecutorial discretion.