Sunday, January 25, 2026 - Two women arrested over a disruptive anti-ICE protest that interrupted a church service in Minnesota last weekend have been released from custody, and their release was captured on video.
Footage from Friday, January 23, shows Nekima Levy Armstrong
and Chauntyll Allen walking free from detention in St. Paul, raising their
fists as supporters cheered. Addressing the crowd, Armstrong said: “Thank you
all for being here. Glory to God!”
Earlier the same day, a federal judge ordered their release,
ruling that the federal government failed to show sufficient grounds to keep
them detained.
Journalist Don Lemon was present at the protest and reported
live from the scene. He also faced scrutiny from federal authorities but has
not been charged.
Another protester, William Kelly, who was arrested in
connection with the incident, was also released after a judge ruled he did not
pose a danger to the public, according to the Minneapolis Star Tribune.
Prior to her arrest, Allen, a leader of Black Lives Matter
Twin Cities, told TMZ that the protest was necessary, explaining her reasons
for taking part in the demonstration.
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