Megyn Kelly: Anti-ICE Activists Storm Church, Labelled 'Terrorists'
Megyn KellyJanuary 19, 202622 min281,879 views
20 connectionsΒ·40 entities in this videoβDisruption of Church Service
- βͺ Anti-ICE activists are criticized for storming a church in St. Paul, Minnesota, during Sunday worship services.
- π Megyn Kelly describes the incident as reaching a "new low" and criticizes the lack of condemnation from local Democratic leaders.
- π― The protesters targeted the church because one of its pastors was allegedly involved in ICE operations, though this was unconfirmed.
Criticism of Protesters and Media
- π£οΈ Kelly labels the activists as "cretins" and "terrorists" who worship "the god of wokeness, the god of leftism."
- π The protesters are described as unattractive, unkempt, and "godless," lacking empathy for worshippers experiencing emotional moments.
- πΊ Don Lemon is heavily criticized for his commentary, which justified the protesters' actions and lectured parishioners on their obligation to endure the disruption.
Legal and Constitutional Arguments
- βοΈ Kelly argues that the protesters' actions constitute criminal trespass and violate laws protecting places of worship, similar to restrictions around abortion clinics.
- π The First Amendment rights to speech and assembly are discussed, with Kelly asserting that these rights have limits regarding time, place, and manner, and do not permit disruption of worship.
- ποΈ The Face Act is mentioned as a law that restricts protests around clinics and churches.
Protester Actions and Motivations
- β Protesters chanted "hands up, don't shoot," a slogan based on a debunked account of the Michael Brown shooting.
- π’ A key protester, identified as William Kelly, is described as a paid agitator who travels to disrupt ICE agents and has called ICE agents "Nazis."
- π The protesters' actions are depicted as intentionally causing fear and distress, particularly to children present, with one protester stating, "This isn't God's house. This is the house of the devil."
Official Reactions and Legal Ramifications
- π¨ Attorney General Pam Bondi announced the Justice Department is investigating potential federal law violations.
- βοΈ The Assistant AG for the DOJ's Civil Rights Division stated that houses of worship are protected spaces and not public forums for protest.
- π« Kelly expresses skepticism about the sincerity of delayed reactions from officials like Minnesota Governor Tim Walls and Congresswoman Ilon Omar, contrasting their silence with the urgency of condemning the incident.
- π€ Nikima Levy Armstrong, identified as the organizer and a BLM activist, stated, "I feel that we did what needed to be done and I know that this church will never be the same after today."
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ICE ActivistsChurch DisruptionSt. Paul MinnesotaDon LemonFirst AmendmentCriminal TrespassTerrorismWokenessLeftismPam BondiDOJ Civil Rights DivisionFace ActBLM ActivistWilliam Kelly
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