US Asst. AG on Church Storming: 'They Should Be Arrested' | Bradley on the Border

Reaction to Church Incident

• 💔 Assistant Attorney General Harmeet K. Dhillon expressed horror at the church service storming, calling it un-American and illegal under federal law.
• 🏛️ The DOJ has a zero tolerance policy for discrimination against people of faith and houses of worship, with a team of civil rights prosecutors dispatched to investigate.
• 🚫 The incident is seen as a violation of the Face Act and potentially other federal laws, with assurances that those responsible will face justice.

Enforcement and Local Response

• ⚖️ Dhillon criticized the Hennepin County Attorney and Minnesota Attorney General for perceived inaction in enforcing state laws against such conduct.
• ⏳ Federal arrests require warrants signed by a judge, and while a priority, the process is taking time due to the volume of law enforcement activity.
• 🗣️ Dhillon urged Governor Walls to go further than condemning the attack and to ask the Attorney General to prosecute the clear violation of Minnesota law.

Legal Ramifications and Face Act

• ❓ The organizers included an NAACP lawyer, who should have known that protesting inside a house of worship is not protected by the First Amendment.
• 🚨 The Face Act is being used, and while typically a misdemeanor, the Biden DOJ can add felony charges under the Clan Act for conspiracy to violate civil rights.
• 💥 Individuals could potentially face felony charges for the church incident, similar to past prosecutions of protesters outside abortion clinics.

Broader Concerns and Federal Role

• ✈️ Dhillon expressed concern about houses of worship needing airport-like security, calling it an indictment of American society.
• 🚫 She reiterated the DOJ's zero tolerance policy and commitment to stepping in to ensure justice for all denominations and faiths.
• 🇺🇸 The federal government acts as a last resort when states abdicate their responsibility to enforce laws, with ongoing cooperation in other jurisdictions like Utah.