Dozens of anti-ICE protesters who stormed a church service in Minnesota in January will not face state criminal charges, according to a prosecutor. Multiple outlets report that the St. Paul City Attorney’s office determined there is insufficient basis to pursue state charges. The incident drew attention after protesters disrupted the religious gathering and intimidated attendees, including children, during the service. One outlet also argues that the event fits a broader pattern of people being treated as “protesters” even when they invade religious spaces, though that framing comes from commentary rather than a statement of charges or legal findings. Another outlet focuses on the decision itself, saying the case will not proceed in state court and that no state charges will be filed against the group. The decision addresses only state criminal charges; it does not necessarily resolve whether any other legal consequences could apply under different jurisdictions or federal law, but those details are not provided in the available reports.
Minnesota prosecutor declines state charges for anti-ICE protesters who stormed church service
Dozens of anti-ICE protesters who stormed a church service in Minnesota in January will not face state criminal charges, according to a prosecutor. Multiple outlets report that the St. Paul City Attor...
- Dozens of anti-ICE protesters disrupted a church service in Minnesota in January.
- The St. Paul City Attorney’s office/prosecutor says state criminal charges will not be filed.
- The decision applies to the group of protesters, as reported by multiple outlets.
- The incident involves intimidation or disruption of attendees during the religious gathering.
- Reports mention Don Lemon among those present at the disruption.
Dozens of anti-ICE protesters, including Don Lemon, will not face state criminal charges after storming a Minnesota church service in January.
2 months ago“According to the St. Paul City Attorney’s logic, it is perfectly fine for agitators to invade a mosque, a cathedral, or a temple, intimidate the families and children inside, and shut down their religious gathering. Just call it a ‘protest.'"
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