Minnesota Star Tribune playing tongue & cheek with a "opinion" piece.

They are usually lock step with the deep blue narrative.

"Invading churches and obstructing law enforcement is more likely to harden public opinion and expand support for immigration enforcement".

https://www.startribune.com/activists-disrupt-church-service-ice-twin-cities/601566813

7 hours ago, novacova said:

Entering the clinic (a private property) to protest or speak dissent typically involves trespassing first, which is not protected speech. Though if a patient is welcomed into and enters the clinic and decides to do a 180 and voices decent then it certainly isn’t a violation. There is freedom of speech and then there is trespassing. What matters is the letter of the law which is assumed that most Americans understood that definition learning the constitution in grade school.

The far leftist coordinator of the radical group specialized in Civil Rights as a lawyer!

She & others are counting on a jury in Minnesota to see it their way, Social Justice.

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20 hours ago, blaze master said:

Did you see the one where they blocked an old lady with a walker ?

She was such a nazi.

Many in this group struggle with mental illness. They fill the empty voids in their lives with protesting. If they really wanted to make a difference, they could focus their energy on helping those in need.

13 hours ago, LosLobo said:

who injured cops and led to the deaths of four people.

No cop died on J6.

8 hours ago, Fact said:

No cop died on J6.

The Trump January 6th attack on the Capitol injured 140 cops and led to the death of four people.

23 minutes ago, LosLobo said:

The Trump January 6th attack on the Capitol injured 140 cops and led to the death of four people.

MAGAs hate genuine law enforcement. They prefer brown shirts, stormtroopers and Gestapo types. Makes them feel they're not impotent little boys, as they live vicariously through stormtroopers beating defenseless people. MAGA equates to coward, like the bone spurs guy himself, who runs to the WH bunker when a Code Pink demo takes place on PA Ave.

They ignore the terrorists who stormed the Capitol, beat cops, shat on the floor, and searched for the Vice President to hang him.

Hypocrisy and fascism are in their genes.

“We do our thing, the church service ends, and then we walk out peacefully,” Kelly said. “And I did the same thing outside—I lectured these so-called Christians for not living the words of Jesus.”

https://www.newsweek.com/william-kelly-activist-anti-ice-church-protest-speaks-out-11388874

The big mistake was the serial provacuter and others, took their protest ,their do our thing ,their disruption into a church, establishment. Another interesting issue occurred, where will the far left (ACLU) American Civil Liberties Union stand on this issue of free exercise of religion and interfering with its free exercise.

https://www.aclu.org/issues/religious-liberty

I anticipate the day when the courts are full of rioting and funding left’ys on their way to fill the prisons for demoralizing hit to their delusional followers.

23 hours ago, LosLobo said:

Does U.S. law apply differently depending on whether the poster is American?

Depending on the law, yes.

Do you support this type of "protesting" or not?

6 hours ago, Wingate said:

MAGAs hate genuine law enforcement. They prefer brown shirts, stormtroopers and Gestapo types. Makes them feel they're not impotent little boys, as they live vicariously through stormtroopers beating defenseless people. MAGA equates to coward, like the bone spurs guy himself, who runs to the WH bunker when a Code Pink demo takes place on PA Ave.

They ignore the terrorists who stormed the Capitol, beat cops, shat on the floor, and searched for the Vice President to hang him.

Hypocrisy and fascism are in their genes.

Do steady on.

IF they were all brownshirts and Gestapo, there would be bodies lining the streets from Minnesota to the Canadian border. And there aren't, so obviously your words are nothing but hysterical hyperbole.

The morons who stormed the capitol were rightfully arrested, convicted, and did time in jail. Really nothing to do with the current sitation.

But, back to the topic shall we? Violating a house of worship during a service is an obvious attempt at intimidation and, yes, terror. And if it can be proven that Lemon was part of it, he is in a world of hurt.

4 minutes ago, Hanaguma said:

Do steady on.

IF they were all brownshirts and Gestapo, there would be bodies lining the streets from Minnesota to the Canadian border. And there aren't, so obviously your words are nothing but hysterical hyperbole.

The morons who stormed the capitol were rightfully arrested, convicted, and did time in jail. Really nothing to do with the current sitation.

But, back to the topic shall we? Violating a house of worship during a service is an obvious attempt at intimidation and, yes, terror. And if it can be proven that Lemon was part of it, he is in a world of hurt.

The left deflect from the topic ! This is what leftist democracy looks like on discussion group forums, especially when they don't win elections, when they get caught in civil rights violations, its but but but.

Minnesota magistrate judge rejects charges against Don Lemon over anti-ICE church protest, blocks some charges for 2 protesters

Updated on: January 22, 2026 / 5:11 PM EST / CBS News

A Minnesota federal magistrate judge refused to sign a complaint charging independent journalist Don Lemon in connection with a protest inside a church in St. Paul on Sunday, multiple sources familiar with the proceedings told CBS News.

"The attorney general is enraged at the magistrate's decision," said a source familiar with the matter. Attorney General Pam Bondi has been in Minnesota for two days, as the Justice Department has sought to surge prosecutorial and law enforcement resources there.

A different source stressed that the process is not over, and the Justice Department could find other avenues to charge Lemon.

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/magistrate-judge-rejects-charges-don-lemon-anti-ice-protest-minnesota-church/

23 hours ago, LosLobo said:

The Trump January 6th attack on the Capitol injured 140 cops and led to the death of four people.

Who are these four dead people?

1 hour ago, JerryM said:

Minnesota magistrate judge rejects charges against Don Lemon over anti-ICE church protest, blocks some charges for 2 protesters

Updated on: January 22, 2026 / 5:11 PM EST / CBS News

A Minnesota federal magistrate judge refused to sign a complaint charging independent journalist Don Lemon in connection with a protest inside a church in St. Paul on Sunday, multiple sources familiar with the proceedings told CBS News.

"The attorney general is enraged at the magistrate's decision," said a source familiar with the matter. Attorney General Pam Bondi has been in Minnesota for two days, as the Justice Department has sought to surge prosecutorial and law enforcement resources there.

A different source stressed that the process is not over, and the Justice Department could find other avenues to charge Lemon.

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/magistrate-judge-rejects-charges-don-lemon-anti-ice-protest-minnesota-church/

There is something wrong with Minnesota.

A Minnesota judge acquitted a man on multiple charges after a jury found him guilty of aiding and abetting theft, sparking backlash from conservatives on social media.  

Minnesota Fourth Judicial District Judge Sarah West on Thursday granted a motion for acquittal filed by Abdifatah Abdulkadir Yusuf on charges related to fraud at a company he owned, Promise Health Services LLC. West ruled that the state’s case “relied heavily on circumstantial evidence.” 

https://www.newsweek.com/judge-overturning-guilty-verdict-sparks-conservative-backlash-stunned-11107228

1 hour ago, JerryM said:

Minnesota magistrate judge rejects charges against Don Lemon over anti-ICE church protest, blocks some charges for 2 protesters

Updated on: January 22, 2026 / 5:11 PM EST / CBS News

A Minnesota federal magistrate judge refused to sign a complaint charging independent journalist Don Lemon in connection with a protest inside a church in St. Paul on Sunday, multiple sources familiar with the proceedings told CBS News.

"The attorney general is enraged at the magistrate's decision," said a source familiar with the matter. Attorney General Pam Bondi has been in Minnesota for two days, as the Justice Department has sought to surge prosecutorial and law enforcement resources there.

A different source stressed that the process is not over, and the Justice Department could find other avenues to charge Lemon.

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/magistrate-judge-rejects-charges-don-lemon-anti-ice-protest-minnesota-church/

Of course he did.

9 minutes ago, Fact said:

Who are these four dead people?

1 was shot by Capitol police. 3 died of heart issues. A 5th death occurred on the 7th. Stroke.

Also of note 4 officers committed suicide in the months after.

1 hour ago, Yellowtail said:

Of course he did.

Strange that 2 others have been charged though.

4 minutes ago, blaze master said:

Strange that 2 others have been charged though.

They must have been white and or not gay.

Given Lemon pretends to be a "journalist", it might be a tougher sell.

3 minutes ago, Yellowtail said:

They must have been white and or not gay.

Given Lemon pretends to be a "journalist", it might be a tougher sell.

2 black women. One a civil rights attorney..oh the irony. And the other is a school board member and leader of blm twin cities. Again the irony. Paid protestor William kelly was also charged. Hes a real piece of work. Lots of videos of his paid protests.

3 hours ago, Yellowtail said:

Of course he did.

From the CBSNews link above:

Protesters against ICE enter St. Paul church service

Protesters said they entered St. Paul's Cities Church on Sunday, after discovering that an Immigration and Customs Enforcement official appeared to be one of the pastors at the church.

23 hours ago, khunJam said:

I anticipate the day when the courts are full of rioting and funding left’ys on their way to fill the prisons for demoralizing hit to their delusional followers.

Right wingers have been sharing that fantasy for years now and repeatedly predicting its imminence. The world is still waiting.

Just now, JerryM said:

From the CBSNews link above:

Protesters against ICE enter St. Paul church service

Protesters said they entered St. Paul's Cities Church on Sunday, after discovering that an Immigration and Customs Enforcement official appeared to be one of the pastors at the church.

So, what does that have to do with anything?

Just now, Yellowtail said:

So, what does that have to do with anything?

The 'pastor' is listed in a lawsuit:

DAVID EASTERWOOD, in

his official capacity as U.S. Immigration

and Customs Enforcement Field Office

Director for St. Paul, Minnesota; U.S.

CUSTOMS AND BORDER

PROTECTION

https://assets.aclu.org/live/uploads/2026/01/COMPLAINT-HUSSEN-v.-NOEM-1.pdf

AI Gemini:

As of January 2025, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is permitted to conduct enforcement actions, including arrests, at "sensitive locations" such as churches, schools, and hospitals. The Trump administration rescinded previous, long-standing policies that largely restricted such operations, giving agents authority to target these locations.

10 minutes ago, JerryM said:

The 'pastor' is listed in a lawsuit:

DAVID EASTERWOOD, in

his official capacity as U.S. Immigration

and Customs Enforcement Field Office

Director for St. Paul, Minnesota; U.S.

CUSTOMS AND BORDER

PROTECTION

https://assets.aclu.org/live/uploads/2026/01/COMPLAINT-HUSSEN-v.-NOEM-1.pdf

AI Gemini:

As of January 2025, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is permitted to conduct enforcement actions, including arrests, at "sensitive locations" such as churches, schools, and hospitals. The Trump administration rescinded previous, long-standing policies that largely restricted such operations, giving agents authority to target these locations.

That gives leftists the right to terrorize churchgoers?

3 minutes ago, Yellowtail said:

That gives leftists the right to terrorize churchgoers?

Remember the leftist have polarized common sense!

They have delegitimize federal laws & the enforcement of them.

They even go as far as claiming ICE as Gestapo, so in there warped minds these followers/parishioners of the pastor/ice agent were nazi's.

1 hour ago, Yellowtail said:

That gives leftists the right to terrorize churchgoers?

I just posted a to why the protestors were there. Whatever right they had or not had to disrupt the service will be determined by a MN Federal grand jury.

1 hour ago, JerryM said:

I just posted a to why the protestors were there. Whatever right they had or not had to disrupt the service will be determined by a MN Federal grand jury.

Oh, I thought we all knew why they were there.

Do you support this king of protesting?

25 minutes ago, Yellowtail said:

Oh, I thought we all knew why they were there.

Do you support this king of protesting?

I already answered that.

1 minute ago, JerryM said:

I already answered that.

With a yes, or a no?

4 minutes ago, Yellowtail said:

With a yes, or a no?

With the result of a grand jury to indict or not.

4 questions so far.