Summary
A protest took place at Cities Church in St. Paul when demonstrators opposed David Easterwood, who serves as both a pastor at the church and the head of the local ICE field office. Protestors challenged Easterwood's dual role and demanded the church renounce federal immigration enforcement. Tensions in Minnesota have risen, partly due to recent shooting incidents involving ICE agents.
Key Facts
- David Easterwood is a pastor at Cities Church and the head of the ICE field office in St. Paul.
- Protesters disrupted a church service, chanting against ICE and seeking justice for Renee Good, who was shot by an ICE agent.
- The Minnesota-Wisconsin Baptist Convention criticized protesters for interrupting the service.
- Easterwood's involvement with ICE includes various roles since 2015, progressing to acting field office director.
- Recent ICE actions in Minnesota have received backlash following incidents where ICE agents used force, leading to injuries and a fatality.
- Easterwood defended the use of chemical agents by ICE, citing threats and aggression faced by agents.
- ICE's operations in Minnesota have involved increased tensions, with significant public and community opposition.
