Mass exodus as Trump DOJ demands activists face dubious charges: 'Down to a skeleton crew'

The Trump administration has pressured Minnesota federal prosecutors to pursue dubious charges against ICE activists, prompting a large number to leave or prepare their departures.

A new Mother Jones report on Friday described the unprecedented situation mounting as the administration pushes "allegations of protesters assaulting Homeland Security agents."

As the Justice Department announced Friday it had arrested former CNN anchor Don Lemon and three others for covering a protest inside a St.