Three people were arrested at a Minnesota church during an anti-ICE protest. The incident occurred Sunday at Cities Church in St. Paul. Civil rights attorney Nekima Levy Armstrong was among those arrested. The protest disrupted a service where an ICE official was present.
The arrests followed a national anti-ICE rally held earlier in the week. Attorney General Pam Bondi confirmed Armstrong's arrest online. A journalist, Don Lemon, faced related charges but a judge rebuffed them.
Vice President JD Vance addressed the situation in Minneapolis. He urged state and local law enforcement to cooperate with federal officials. Vance stated protesters must not impede law enforcement. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey have been subpoenaed by the DOJ.
The protest highlights ongoing tensions between federal immigration enforcement and local communities. The Trump administration has been pushing for increased collaboration. Anti-ICE activists are demanding an end to deportations and family separations.
The arrested individuals are expected to face charges related to disrupting a religious service and obstructing law enforcement. Further details are awaited as the investigation continues.
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