St. Paul, Minnesota

St. Paul, Minnesota is the location of Cities Church, where an anti-immigration enforcement protest occurred in January 2026. The protest involved activists disrupting a church service, alleging the pastor was also working as an ICE agent. This event has become newsworthy due to subsequent legal actions. Minnesota's Attorney General has announced indictments against 30 individuals allegedly involved in the protest. Furthermore, former CNN anchor Don Lemon was arrested in Los Angeles by federal agents for recording the protesters; this arrest came after a judge initially rejected charges related to the church protest. These events have heightened tensions between residents and the Trump administration, making St. Paul a focal point in the ongoing debate surrounding immigration enforcement and freedom of speech.