U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi announced that two additional individuals have been arrested in connection with a protest incident at a church in Minnesota, according to officially released statements on February 3, 2026. The arrests are part of an ongoing federal investigation into disruptions that occurred during a church service.
Federal authorities confirmed that the arrests stem from a protest action that took place inside and around the church, where services were interrupted. Officials stated that the individuals taken into custody face charges linked to unlawful entry and interference with religious worship. The names of the suspects were not immediately released.
The Justice Department said the investigation remains active and is being conducted in coordination with state and local law enforcement agencies in Minnesota. Authorities have not disclosed whether additional arrests are expected or whether further charges could be filed as the inquiry continues.
Officials emphasized that the case involves enforcement of federal statutes protecting places of worship. No injuries were reported during the incident, and law enforcement has not indicated that there is any ongoing threat to public safety related to the protest.
The announcement follows earlier arrests connected to the same incident, bringing the total number of people charged to a higher, but still officially undisclosed, figure. Prosecutors have not provided a timeline for court appearances or detailed information about the legal proceedings.
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NBC News
U.S. Department of Justice
