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Who Is William Kelly? Activist in Anti-ICE Church Protest Speaks Out

Who Is William Kelly? Activist in Anti-ICE Church Protest Speaks Out

Summary

William Scott Kelly, an anti-immigration enforcement activist, participated in a protest at a church service in St. Paul, Minnesota. The protest aimed to oppose the involvement of a church pastor who works with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The U.S. Department of Justice is investigating the incident for potential legal violations.

Key Facts

  • William Scott Kelly is actively protesting against ICE in Minnesota.
  • He disrupted a service at Cities Church in St. Paul to oppose ICE activities.
  • Kelly protested alongside Minneapolis-based civil rights attorney Nekima Levy Armstrong.
  • The church’s pastor, David Easterwood, is also the acting field director of ICE’s St. Paul office.
  • The U.S. Department of Justice is investigating the incident for potential violations of the FACE Act.
  • Kelly stated he wore clothing with anti-Trump messages during the protest.
  • He claims he plans to continue his protests and will contest any legal charges.
  • Kelly served in the U.S. Army from 2007 to 2011.

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