Charges Dismissed Against Woman Arrested During Anti-ICE Protest at St. Paul's Cities Church
A judge in St. Paul, Minnesota, has dismissed charges against a woman arrested for allegedly disrupting Easter Sunday services at Cities Church. The incident occurred during an ongoing protest against immigration enforcement, specifically targeting David Easterwood, a pastor at the church and acting field director of ICE's St. Paul office. The protest, which began in January, involved several demonstrators and journalists, including former CNN host Don Lemon. These individuals were charged by the U.S. Department of Justice for allegedly violating the FACE Act, which protects the constitutional freedom to practice religion. However, legal experts suggest these charges may be dropped due to the lack of precedence in applying the FACE Act to protect worshippers.