politics
January 22, 2026
DOJ arrests Nekima Levy Armstrong, suspect in Minnesota church storming
Attorney General Pam Bondi announced on Thursday morning that the Justice Department arrested two suspects involved in the storming of a Minnesota church service over the weekend by anti-Immigration and Customs Enforcement protesters.
TL;DR
- Two suspects were arrested by the Justice Department for storming a Minnesota church service.
- The disruption was carried out by anti-Immigration and Customs Enforcement protesters.
- Nekima Levy Armstrong, accused of organizing the event, faces a felony charge of conspiracy against rights.
- Chauntyll Louisa Allen, a leader at Black Lives Matter Twin Cities, was also arrested.
- The Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act (FACE Act) was previously considered as a basis for charges.
- Tensions have been high in the Minneapolis and St. Paul areas due to increased immigration operations.
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