Cities Church

Cities Church in St. Paul, Minnesota, became the site of an anti-ICE protest in January 2026, drawing national attention. The protest targeted the Trump administration's immigration policies and specifically criticized the pastor of Cities Church for allegedly working as an ICE agent. The disruption of a church service led to the arrest of protesters, including former CNN anchor Don Lemon, who was covering the event. The Department of Justice has since indicted over 30 individuals involved in the protest, charging them with conspiracy to deprive rights and interfering with religious freedoms. Don Lemon has pleaded not guilty. The events highlight the tensions surrounding immigration enforcement and the unusual nature of protests taking place within religious institutions. The case raises questions about freedom of the press, the right to protest, and the limits of civil disobedience.