In St. Paul, Minnesota, Nekima Levy Armstrong, a noted civil rights attorney and activist, was taken into custody following a disruptive protest at Cities Church, where a local ICE official serves as a pastor. The protest, held during a Sunday service, aimed to draw attention to the issues surrounding U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and its impact on the community, especially after the recent death of Renee Good, a mother, at the hands of an ICE officer. Armstrong's calls for the pastor's resignation highlighted what she described as a 'fundamental moral conflict,' stating that one cannot lead a spiritual community while being part of an agency that causes fear and loss of life. This incident prompted a swift response from the Justice Department, which has opened a civil rights investigation into the events that unfolded. Armstrong stated, 'When officials protect armed agents and signal they may pursue peaceful protesters and journalists, that is not justice — it is intimidation.' The protest has garnered mixed reactions, with leaders from the Southern Baptist Convention supporting the church's right to a sacred space while acknowledging the plight of migrant families affected by ICE policies.
Civil Rights Activist Arrested Following Disruption at Minnesota Church

Civil Rights Activist Arrested Following Disruption at Minnesota Church
Nekima Levy Armstrong, a civil rights attorney, was arrested after leading a protest against ICE at Cities Church in St. Paul, sparking a civil rights investigation.
Nekima Levy Armstrong, a prominent civil rights attorney and activist, has been arrested after leading an anti-ICE protest that interrupted a worship service at Cities Church in St. Paul, Minnesota. The Justice Department has launched a civil rights investigation following the protest, which was a reaction to the recent shooting of a mother of three by an ICE officer. Armstrong argues that it's morally contradictory for a pastor to serve in a church while holding a position with ICE, given the agency’s controversial actions.




















