Leftist Mob STORMS Church During Worship

Radical left-wing agitators stormed a Minnesota church during Sunday worship service, targeting the pastor for his alleged ties to ICE enforcement while Governor Tim Walz’s inflammatory rhetoric continues to embolden these dangerous mobs.

Story Highlights

Anti-ICE protesters invaded Cities Church in St. Paul during worship, chanting and livestreaming their disruption
DOJ launches federal investigation under FACE Act for targeting religious worship services
Governor Walz’s anti-federal rhetoric blamed for emboldening leftist agitators across Twin Cities
Church storming follows fatal shooting during ICE raid, sparking week of escalating protests

Leftist Mob Desecrates House of Worship

On January 18, 2026, members of the Radical Justice Network invaded Cities Church in St. Paul, Minnesota, interrupting Sunday worship services to target Pastor David Easterwood. The protesters positioned themselves throughout the sanctuary, chanting “Justice for Renee Good” while livestreaming their disruption on social media. They accused the pastor of serving as acting director of ICE’s St. Paul field office, though this connection remains unverified despite Fox News attempts to confirm.

The church invasion represents an unprecedented escalation in leftist tactics, crossing the sacred line between political protest and religious persecution. Federal authorities immediately condemned the action as a direct attack on both law enforcement and religious freedom. This brazen assault on a house of worship demonstrates how far these radical activists will go to intimidate anyone associated with immigration enforcement.

Federal Response and Legal Consequences

The Department of Justice Civil Rights Division launched an immediate investigation into potential violations of the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act. Attorney General Pam Bondi and Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon confirmed federal prosecutors would pursue full legal consequences against the church invaders. The White House issued a stern warning that President Trump “will not tolerate harassment of Christians” in their places of worship.

ICE and DHS officials reaffirmed their commitment to immigration enforcement operations despite the targeting of federal agents. The agencies have arrested over 2,500 individuals during Operation Metro Surge across the Twin Cities region. This coordinated federal response sends a clear message that attacking religious institutions will face the full force of federal law enforcement, unlike the weak responses we witnessed during the previous administration.

Walz’s Dangerous Rhetoric Fuels Chaos

Governor Tim Walz’s inflammatory statements against federal immigration enforcement have directly contributed to the escalating violence plaguing Minnesota. DHS officials explicitly blamed Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey for “whipping up mobs” through their reckless anti-federal rhetoric. While Walz claims to appeal for peace, his consistent attacks on ICE operations have provided ideological cover for these radical agitators.

The church invasion followed a week of intensifying protests that began after ICE agent Jonathan Ross fatally shot Renee Nicole Good during a January 13 raid. According to DOJ reports, Good attempted to run over the federal agent with her vehicle before the shooting occurred. Rather than supporting law enforcement, Walz characterized federal immigration operations as causing “chaos and trauma,” effectively legitimizing the protesters’ increasingly violent tactics against federal agents and their alleged supporters.