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Justice Prevails: Federal Indictments Target Violent Church Protesters Threatening Religious Freedom

By Economics Desk | February 27, 2026

Federal authorities charge 30 additional individuals for a coordinated assault on a Minnesota church, underscoring the need to protect houses of worship and uphold religious liberty against lawlessness.

In a robust assertion of America’s foundational commitment to religious freedom, Attorney General Pam Bondi announced Friday that federal prosecutors have charged 30 more individuals involved in a January protest inside Cities Church in St. Paul, Minnesota. This church was targeted due to one pastor’s role with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), exposing the dangerous intersection of political activism and assaults on sacred spaces. When Protests Cross the Line: Protecting Houses of Worship from Lawlessness This "coordinated takeover-style attack," as described in the indictment, was no ordinary demonstration. Protesters stormed a house of worship with intimidation and obstruction tactics while...

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