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Three activists freed after St. Paul church protest
local4 hours ago

Three activists freed after St. Paul church protest

Three activists arrested during a protest at Cities Church in St. Paul, where the church’s pastor also leads a local ICE field office, were released Friday after being charged with conspiring to interfere with constitutionally protected rights; Nekima Levy Armstrong, Chauntyll Louisa Allen, and William Kelly faced federal civil rights charges and were ordered to remain in Minnesota, stay off the church’s property, and avoid contact with any witnesses, with protest chants such as 'ICE out' and 'justice for Renee Good.'

Protesters Arrested Over Church Disruption Tied to ICE Controversy
politics1 day ago

Protesters Arrested Over Church Disruption Tied to ICE Controversy

U.S. Homeland Security and FBI agents arrested three protesters in connection with a demonstration that interrupted a Cities Church service in the Minneapolis–St. Paul area; Nekima Levy Armstrong, Chauntyll Louisa Allen, and William Kelly face FACE Act charges, with Armstrong accused of conspiracy to deprive rights and Allen charged for her role. Protesters had urged the resignation of Pastor David Easterwood, whom they say works for ICE. In a separate matter, a federal judge rejected a criminal complaint against journalist Don Lemon. The arrests come as Minnesota protests intensify after a fatal ICE officer shooting on Jan. 7.