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Protest Organizers Arrested After Church Rally Sparks Outcry

1/25/2026

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Bondi Arrests Protest Organizers

Attorney General Pam Bondi announced the arrests of Nekima Levy Armstrong and Chauntyll Louisa Allen for allegedly organizing a protest at Cities Church in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Bondi said such actions against places of worship are intolerable.
U.S. President Donald Trump labeled the protesters as “insurrectionists.”
The protest followed an ICE incident involving the shooting of Renee Good, prompting local officials, including Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, to demand ICE's withdrawal.

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Lemon Defends Journalism

The Washington Post labeled a protest at Cities Church in St. Paul, Minnesota, an 'assault on religious liberty'.
The editorial condemned Don Lemon (former CNN anchor) for livestreaming the protest, while Lemon defended his actions as a journalist.
The Post noted protesters' anger toward Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and that Lemon faced threats from right-wing supporters.
A federal magistrate judge rejected charges against Lemon, affirming his First Amendment rights.

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Bondi Arrests Protest Organizers

Attorney General Pam Bondi announced the arrests of Nekima Levy Armstrong and Chauntyll Louisa Allen for allegedly organizing a protest at Cities Church in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Bondi said such actions against places of worship are intolerable.
U.S. President Donald Trump labeled the protesters as “insurrectionists.”
The protest followed an ICE incident involving the shooting of Renee Good, prompting local officials, including Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, to demand ICE's withdrawal.

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