India, Jan. 23 -- Minnesota federal magistrate judge Douglas Micko drew attention after refusing to approve certain criminal charges against journalist Don Lemon, who had attended a protest inside St. Paul's Cities Church.

The protest disrupted a church service attended by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement official, and Micko's decision prevented the government from pursuing some of the charges against Lemon and other local activists, according to CBS News.

Douglas L. Micko serves as a US Magistrate Judge for the Minnesota District Court, a position he has held since April 10, 2023, according to official federal court records.

Magistrate judges are appointed by the district courts and are responsible for preliminary criminal proce...