Church Leaders Denounce Attacks by Anti-ICE Activists

Christian leaders have voiced strong condemnation against anti-ICE protesters who disrupted services at churches in the Twin Cities area on Sunday.

The protests were notably documented by former CNN anchor Don Lemon, who captured the activists confronting members of Cities Church in St. Paul. In response, spiritual figures are now urging governmental action.

The National Faith Advisory Council underscored remarks from Rev. Paul Chappell and Paula Michelle White, a senior adviser in the White House Office of Faith.

White expressed her disapproval, stating, “We condemn the actions of Don Lemon and a group of activists who attacked Cities Church in St. Paul, Minnesota today in clear violation of the FACE Act. Christians globally should call for the Department of Justice to arrest those involved. We must safeguard religious freedom in this country.”

Chappell further called for an investigation, insisting that those who broke the law be held accountable. “We must protect religious freedom in this country,” he emphasized to attendees at Lancaster Baptist Church in California.

Albert Mohler, the president of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, labeled the incident “unspeakably evil” and urged law enforcement to act swiftly.

He articulated his thoughts on social media, sharing, “I don’t typically post on the Lord’s Day, but today’s invasion by a leftist mob into a Christian worship service in Minneapolis deserves strong condemnation. Federal authorities must respond effectively. This is a desecration of Christian worship.”

The Trump administration has already initiated an investigation into the chaotic scenes, where protesters not only disrupted the services but also harassed worshippers.

Pastor Steve Gentry from Village Church in Virginia remarked, “Terrorizing Christians and stirring up fear is despicable. This is what the left does; they want to destroy the nation.”

Several prominent figures in the Trump administration have committed to investigating the events that unfolded on Sunday.

The attorney general expressed a firm stance, relaying, “I just spoke with a pastor whose church in Minnesota was targeted. Attacks against law enforcement and threats against Christians will prompt a full federal response.” She cautioned that if national leaders fail to prevent illegal acts, the Department of Justice will aggressively pursue cases against federal crimes and uphold the rule of law.

In the meantime, Harmeet Dhillon, assistant attorney general for civil rights, affirmed her team’s commitment to thoroughly investigate what transpired, stating, “We will not rest until justice is served.”