Faith
Minnesota Church Targeted Amid Immigration Debate
Faith Facts
- Activists disrupted worship at Cities Church in St. Paul, Minnesota during Sunday service, alleging one pastor’s involvement with federal immigration enforcement.
- The Department of Justice announced an investigation of potential federal law violations, such as the FACE Act, following the protest.
- Demonstrators entered the sanctuary, chanting and calling for justice in light of a recent fatal shooting involving a federal immigration officer.
Respect for churches as places of worship and refuge upholds cherished American principles rooted in religious liberty. Disruptions of sacred gatherings challenge the right of believers to gather in peace and practice their faith.
Our faith calls us to uphold truth and justice while maintaining order and reverence in God’s house. Let us seek courage and wisdom as these matters unfold in our communities.