… coordinated actions to violate the sanctity of a sanctuary, disrupt worship, and intimidate small children. There is no ‘press pass’ to invade a sanctuary or to conspire to interrupt religious services. The Constitution protects citizens from threats against fundamental rights by the government, but it also requires government to protect those same rights when they are jeopardized by private actors."NEW: Attorneys representing Cities Church in St. Paul respond to the arrests of three anti-ICE activists accused of storming a service on Sunday:
— Jennie Taer (@JennieSTaer) January 22, 2026
Statement from Renee Carlson, General Counsel for True North Legal:
“The First Amendment does not allow premeditated plots or…
Statement from Doug Wardlow, Director of Litigation for True North Legal:
“The First Amendment protects the God-given rights of every American to assemble and to worship God. It does not give anyone the right to invade a church and terrorize worshippers. That’s a federal crime: the FACE Act prohibits intimidating or interfering with people worshipping in a church. It is outrageous that, instead of doing their jobs and protecting Minnesotans’ rights, state officials like Keith Ellison choose to mock the invasion of a church."
"Thankfully, the U.S. Department of Justice acted decisively by arresting those who coordinated and carried out the terrible crime. The arrests and the prosecutions to follow will help ensure that mob aggression like Cities Church experienced will not be repeated in any other house of worship. We are thankful for the Justice Department’s swift action, and we are exploring all legal options to protect the church and prevent further invasions.”
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