At last, a conservative news aggregator that does not bow to the woke right.
In this WND article, Bob Unruh reports that St. Paul officials declined to pursue Minnesota state charges after anti-ICE protesters disrupted a worship service at Cities Church, even though federal charges are reportedly still pending.
- The article centers on a January 18 incident at Cities Church in St. Paul, where protesters allegedly entered during worship and disrupted the service.
- WND describes the group as anti-ICE activists who “invaded” the church, frightened children, intimidated congregants, and interfered with parents trying to reach their children.
- Don Lemon is a major figure in the article because he filmed the incident and is described by WND as taking part in the protest.
- Lemon reportedly argued that he was acting as a journalist and invoked First Amendment protections, but WND says federal prosecutors did not accept that defense.
- Pastor Jonathan Parnell criticized St. Paul officials after the city attorney’s office declined state charges, arguing the city had effectively treated the church disruption as a “peaceful protest.”
- Parnell questioned Mayor Kaohly Her directly, asking whether her stated commitment to listening and acting includes evangelical Christians.
- The city attorney’s office reportedly said it reviewed video, investigative reports, and other materials but concluded the evidence was insufficient to support state criminal charges under Minnesota law.
- WND reports that federal charges connected to the incident include conspiracy to deprive rights and violation of the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances.
- The article frames the city’s decision as a dangerous precedent, arguing that religious gatherings could be disrupted by activists as long as officials classify the action as protest.
Read the full story:
https://www.wnd.com/2026/06/peaceful-protest-st-paul-city-officials-absolve-rioters/
