Justice Department Vows “Full Force” Against Minneapolis Church Disruptors

People who disrupted a Minneapolis church service Sunday will face the “full force” of the Justice Department. That could include former CNN host Don Lemon, who was reportedly present.

Harmeet Dhillon, assistant attorney general for civil rights, said those responsible made a big, big mistake and that the Justice Department is investigating exactly who they are, who coordinated with them, who paid for it, and who was there. The department has been directed to take swift action after a church service was disrupted, forcing parishioners and children to flee.

Dhillon emphasized that there is no more sacred right in the Constitution than the right to assemble and pray to God, and federal laws protect this right. She described the incident as a shameful exercise of virtue signaling, disruption, fear, and terror, with children being ushered out by their terrorized mothers — an action she called illegal.

Dhillon noted that two federal prosecutors were en route to Minneapolis, working with local authorities to investigate potential criminal activity involving Don Lemon. She compared the situation to a bank robbery where a podcaster would live stream the crime without First Amendment protection.

Dhillon rejected claims of “peaceful protesting,” stating her department is gathering facts for what could become a significant case. She warned that disrupting and making people in houses of worship feel unsafe is a crime, and if Lemon was involved in planning or active participation, he would face prosecution.

Dhillon also addressed Minnesota officials, including Mayor Jacob Frey, Governor Tim Walz, and Attorney General Keith Ellison, accusing them of failing to prevent violence and fanning the flames of rage. She stated that the Justice Department will not tolerate attacks on houses of worship in any American city.