Protesters Disrupt Southern Baptist Church of Pastor Leading ICE Office in Minnesota
January 19, 2026 • Google News World
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A group of protesters disrupted services at a Southern Baptist church in Minnesota, where the pastor also serves as an official with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The incident has sparked an investigation by the Department of Justice.
According to reports, the protest occurred at the church, which is located in St. Paul. The protesters’ actions were described as disrupting the services held at the church.
The Department of Justice has launched an investigation into the matter, focusing on the group that organized the protest. The DOJ is examining whether any laws or regulations were broken during the incident.
The church’s pastor serves as an official with ICE in Minnesota. The church and its leadership have not commented publicly on the incident.
Separate reports from various news outlets provide additional information about the incident. One report notes that protesters attended a service at the church, where the pastor is also a prominent figure. Another report provides context on what churches can do when protests enter their sanctuaries.
The investigation into the protest is ongoing, and no further details have been released by the Department of Justice.
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