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