The Department of Justice says it is investigating an anti-ICE protest that disrupted services at a St. Paul church on Sunday morning.
Activists from the Racial Justice Network staged a protest at Cities Church in St. Paul against Pastor David Easterwood, who they say is also the acting ICE field office director in Minnesota. The protest was documented in part by former CNN anchor turned YouTuber Don Lemon. Video from Black Lives Matter Minnesota also show protesters chanting during services.
Easterwood did not appear to be on hand for Sunday’s services. But the church’s lead pastor, Jonathan Parnell, did speak with Lemon.
Parnell said the protests inside the church were “shameful.” “It’s shameful to see anyone interrupt a public gathering of Christians in worship,” said Parnell. “I have to take care of my church and my family.”