Women arrested for anti-ICE church protest in St Paul freed from detention

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 3 min read 100% complete by Robert Mackey and agenciesJanuary 24, 2026 at 02:20 AM

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Nekima Levy Armstrong and Chauntyll Allen were released from detention after being arrested for an anti-ICE protest that disrupted church services in St. Paul, Minnesota. A federal judge ordered their release, stating the government failed to justify their detention. A third activist, William Kelly, was also released. The White House faced criticism for posting a digitally altered image of Armstrong's arrest on social media, falsely portraying her as crying and darkening her skin. Video released by Armstrong's non-profit, Racial Justice Network, showed she remained composed during the arrest and questioned why agents were recording her. The altered image was used with a caption accusing her of orchestrating church riots.

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Marques Armstrong 40% Minneapolis Star Tribune 40% Guardian 40% Minnesota ×250% Kristi Noem 50% William Kelly 50% St Paul 60% Racial Justice Network 60% Chauntyll Allen 70% ICE 70% White House ×280% Nekima Levy Armstrong ×790%

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anti-ice protest 90% nekima levy armstrong 80% detention 70% church protest 70% propaganda 60% digital alteration 60% abuse of power 50% false narrative 50% racial justice network 50%

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