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News in English (USA) / 23.01.2026 / 15:00

Three Arrested in Disruption of Anti-ICE Protest at Minnesota Church

Tensions rose in Minnesota as three individuals were arrested during a protest at a St. Paul church led by an ICE official. The demonstration interrupted a church service, prompting a strong response from law enforcement and activists alike. Among the protesters was Nekima Levy Armstrong, who was arrested for her involvement in the disruption. A magistrate judge subsequently declined to press charges against former CNN anchor Don Lemon, who had covered the protest, amid ongoing debates regarding free speech and the boundaries of protest within sacred spaces. Activists have called for the resignation of the church pastor due to his leadership role in ICE, asserting that the arrests are acts of intimidation aimed at suppressing dissent. The incident has sparked wider discussions about the rights of worshippers versus the right to protest, with various Christian leaders urging for the protection of congregational rights.
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