Attorney general announces indictments against 30 more people who protested at a Minnesota church

Associated Press (AP)CenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by By SARAH RAZAFebruary 27, 2026 at 07:53 PM

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Minnesota Attorney General Pam Bondi announced the indictment of 30 more people for participating in an anti-immigration enforcement protest at Cities Church in St. Paul on January 18, 2026. The protest occurred after activists learned a pastor also worked for Immigration and Customs Enforcement. These indictments bring the total number of people charged to 39, all facing charges of conspiracy against religious freedom and interfering with religious freedom. Among those arrested are journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Fort, and activist Nekima Levy Armstrong. The protest followed a period of tension in Minnesota due to Operation Metro Surge, a federal operation involving immigration enforcement, and two fatal shootings by federal officers. The operation led to widespread demonstrations and impacted local communities.

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Renee Good 50% Don Lemon 60% Georgia Fort 60% Minneapolis ×260% Nekima Levy Armstrong 70% Department of Justice 70% Immigration and Customs Enforcement 70% Trump administration ×270% Operation Metro Surge ×270% Pam Bondi ×280% St. Paul, Minnesota ×280% Cities Church ×290%

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church protest 90% anti-immigration enforcement 80% religious freedom 70% department of justice 60% operation metro surge 60% minnesota 50% immigration and customs enforcement 50% federal officers 50% arrests 40%

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