School Board Member Leads Minnesota’s Church Assault

(DailyAnswer.org) – A St. Paul School Board member co-organized an anti-ICE mob that stormed a church service for 23 minutes, sparking a federal investigation into potential civil rights violations under the FACE Act.

Story Highlights

Chauntyll Allen, elected St. Paul School Board member, co-organized the church disruption targeting an ICE official who serves as pastor
Department of Justice launched investigation into potential FACE Act violations for “desecrating a house of worship”
Protesters chanted “Justice for Renee Good!” and “ICE out!” for 23 minutes during Sunday worship service
Religious liberty advocates condemn the assault on First Amendment protections and church sanctuary

Elected Official Leads Church Assault

Chauntyll Allen, a sitting St. Paul School Board member, co-organized the January 18, 2026 disruption of worship services at Cities Church alongside Black Lives Matter Minnesota and the Racial Justice Network. The 30-40 person mob targeted the church because pastor David Easterwood allegedly serves as Acting Field Office Director for ICE’s St. Paul operations. Allen’s participation raises serious questions about elected officials using their platforms to organize direct attacks on religious institutions and First Amendment protections.

Federal Investigation Into Religious Liberty Violations

The Department of Justice Civil Rights Division announced it is investigating potential violations of the federal Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act. The FACE Act protects religious facilities from obstruction and intimidation, making it a federal crime to disrupt worship services. Bishop Robert Barron condemned the attack, stating: “I don’t care what is animating or annoying you, invading a church is unacceptable and is a violation of religious liberty.” This represents exactly the kind of government overreach and assault on constitutional values that patriots have warned against.

Leftist Mob Tactics Target House of Worship

The protesters stormed the sanctuary during Sunday morning worship, chanting anti-ICE slogans and demanding “justice” for Renee Nicole Good, who was killed by a federal agent. The disruption lasted approximately 23 minutes while families and children tried to worship peacefully. Even CNN anchor Don Lemon participated in livestreaming the chaos, demonstrating how mainstream media enables these radical tactics. Church musicians attempted to continue playing music while the mob shouted over prayers and scripture readings.

Religious Leaders Demand Protection From Lawless Harassment

The North American Mission Board characterized the incident as “lawless harassment” rather than legitimate protest and pledged to “provide protection” for the church “if elected officials won’t contain lawlessness.” Southern Baptist Convention leaders have rallied to defend Cities Church, recognizing this attack as part of a broader assault on religious freedom by leftist activists. ICE officials correctly blamed Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey for “whipping these mobs into a frenzy and then allowing them to run rampant.”

This brazen attack on a house of worship represents everything wrong with the radical left’s tactics under Biden-era lawlessness. When elected school board members organize mobs to storm churches, it’s clear that constitutional protections mean nothing to these activists. The DOJ investigation must result in serious consequences, or religious liberty will continue eroding under the weight of woke extremism and government-enabled mob rule.