DOJ probes protest at Minnesota church tied to ICE leadership

The Department of Justice is investigating a Minnesota protest group that disrupted services at Cities Church in St. Paul, where an ICE official who oversees the local field office is alleged to serve as a pastor. The livestreamed protest included chants of 'ICE out' and 'Justice for Renee Good' after a mother of three was fatally shot by an ICE agent. DOJ officials say the actions may constitute federal civil rights violations involving desecration of a house of worship and interference with worshippers, while church-community voices debate ICE tactics and leadership. The investigation centers on possible ties between church leadership and ICE operations and aims to determine if federal laws were violated.