POLITICS

DOJ Probes Disruption at Minnesota Church During Service

Watch & Listen in 60 Seconds

Media Bias Meter

Sources: 10

Left 17%

Center 83%

Sources: 10

60-Second Summary

Minneapolis, federal authorities opened an investigation after protesters entered Cities Church in St. Paul during a Sunday service this week and interrupted worship, chanting “ICE out” and “Justice for Renee Good.” Organizers streamed the action on Facebook; demonstrators said they targeted a pastor alleged to be an ICE field official. The Justice Department said it will probe potential civil-rights violations and desecration of a house of worship, and the White House condemned the disruption. Authorities cited publicly available videos circulating on social media. DOJ statements and news organization reporting continued through Monday. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

About this summary

This 60-second summary was prepared by the JQJO editorial team after reviewing 6 original reports from LatestLY, Los Angeles Times, Asian News International (ANI), Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer, CBS News and PBS.org.

Timeline of Events

Earlier this month: Renee Good was fatally shot by an ICE agent in Minneapolis, prompting protests.
January 19: Protesters entered Cities Church in St. Paul during a Sunday worship service.
Organizers streamed the incident on Black Lives Matter Minnesota’s Facebook page.
Videos circulated on social media showing protesters chanting inside the sanctuary.
The Department of Justice announced an investigation into potential civil-rights violations and the White House issued condemnation.