Summary
President Donald Trump's administration has charged 30 more individuals, bringing the total to 39, for their involvement in a protest at a church in Minnesota. The protest was against the administration's increased immigration enforcement in the area, which critics say was harsh and violent. Some of those charged argue they were present as members of the press and not part of any disruption.
Key Facts
- President Trump's administration increased the number of people charged in the church protest from 9 to 39.
- The protest was a response to increased immigration enforcement in Minnesota, which was called Operation Metro Surge.
- Attorney General Pam Bondi announced that 25 of the individuals have already been arrested.
- Charges include conspiracy against religious freedom and intimidation within the church.
- Some charged individuals say they were journalists covering the protest, not participating in it.
- A grand jury indictment was used after an initial attempt to charge nine people was rejected by a judge.
- The administration's immigration enforcement drew criticism for being excessively violent and invasive.
