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Activist Arrested for Disrupting Church Service Over Immigration

1/23/2026

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William Kelly, an anti-U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement activist, was arrested for disrupting a service at Cities Church in Saint Paul, Minnesota.
FBI Director Kash Patel confirmed Kelly's arrest and said he faces charges of conspiracy to deprive rights.
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi emphasized the importance of protecting religious freedom, highlighting tensions surrounding immigration policies and religious rights in the United States.

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William Kelly, an anti-U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement activist, was arrested for disrupting a service at Cities Church in Saint Paul, Minnesota.
FBI Director Kash Patel confirmed Kelly's arrest and said he faces charges of conspiracy to deprive rights.
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi emphasized the importance of protecting religious freedom, highlighting tensions surrounding immigration policies and religious rights in the United States.