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Protester Arrested at St. Paul Church, Charges Dismissed

4/7/2026

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Protester Disrupts Service

A woman was arrested on Easter Sunday outside Cities Church in St. Paul for disrupting services with a blowhorn.
Police warned protesters to cease, but she did not comply.
Charges against her were later dismissed due to lack of probable cause.
This followed a January protest at the same church against Pastor David Easterwood, an ICE official, which led to multiple arrests and federal charges.

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Organizers Behind Protests

The nationwide protests branded as 'No Kings' were revealed to be organized rather than spontaneous.
Fox News Digital reported that about 500 organizations funded the protests, including major Democratic groups, and spent roughly $250,000 on logistics.
The St. Paul event featured concert-level infrastructure, including a mobile stage and extensive audio-visual equipment.
Roger Fisk, a former adviser to Barack Obama and Joe Biden, said the protests were staged for media coverage.

History

Historical Context

The "No Kings" protests, which began in June 2025, mobilized over five million participants across more than 2,100 locations, making them the largest coordinated protests since the second Trump administration began. These demonstrations, organized by over 200 groups, highlighted systemic injustices, particularly against immigration policies, and marked a significant intersection of faith, politics, and activism, reflecting a shift in public engagement.

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Protester Disrupts Service

A woman was arrested on Easter Sunday outside Cities Church in St. Paul for disrupting services with a blowhorn.
Police warned protesters to cease, but she did not comply.
Charges against her were later dismissed due to lack of probable cause.
This followed a January protest at the same church against Pastor David Easterwood, an ICE official, which led to multiple arrests and federal charges.

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