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DOJ Probes St. Paul Protest, Arrests Leaders Amid ICE Tensions

1/22/2026

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Protest Leaders Arrested

The U.S. Department of Justice is investigating a protest that disrupted a church service in St. Paul, Minnesota, on January 18.
Protesters accused Pastor David Easterwood of ties to ICE and chanted for justice regarding the shooting of Renee Good by an ICE agent.
Attorney General Pam Bondi announced the arrests of Nekima Levy Armstrong and Chauntyll Louisa Allen, two protest leaders, for their roles in the demonstration.

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Unions Organize Blackout

Labor unions and community leaders in Minnesota plan an economic blackout on January 23 to protest the federal immigration crackdown after the fatal shooting of Renee Good by an ICE agent.
They urge residents to refrain from work and shopping.
The Minneapolis Federation of Educators and unions joined.
Critics say the blackout could hurt immigrant-owned businesses.
The Justice Department is investigating protests against ICE, including a church disruption, with arrests.

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Protest Leaders Arrested

The U.S. Department of Justice is investigating a protest that disrupted a church service in St. Paul, Minnesota, on January 18.
Protesters accused Pastor David Easterwood of ties to ICE and chanted for justice regarding the shooting of Renee Good by an ICE agent.
Attorney General Pam Bondi announced the arrests of Nekima Levy Armstrong and Chauntyll Louisa Allen, two protest leaders, for their roles in the demonstration.

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