Federal judge freed two activists after a Jan. 18 St. Paul church protest, ruling detention unwarranted. Video and filings have intensified debate over protests at an ICE-linked pastor. According to AP. (apnews.com) What do you think? Comment.
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On Jan. 23, 2026, a federal judge ordered the release of Nekima Levy Armstrong and Chauntyll Louisa Allen, two activists arrested by federal agents after a Jan. 18 protest that disrupted a service at Cities Church in St. Paul. Authorities had charged the protesters under statutes including the FACE Act and conspiracy-to-deprive-rights counts. The judge found prosecutors failed to show detention was warranted or that the defendants posed a flight risk. Video and legal filings, and statements from supporters and federal officials, have intensified political debate over protests targeting an ICE-linked pastor and the Justice Department’s response to religious-site disruptions. (theguardian.com)
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British prime minister Keir Starmer demanded that former US president Donald Trump apologise after Trump claimed NATO allies — including British troops — largely avoided frontline combat in Afghanistan. Speaking from Downing Street, Starmer called the remarks “insulting and frankly appalling,” paid tribute to the 457 British service personnel who died, and said he would apologise if he had spoken similarly. Families of wounded soldiers, veterans and figures including Prince Harry also condemned Trump’s comments, which were made during interviews at Davos and on US television, prompting cross‑party outrage in the UK and renewed questions about Trump’s stance on NATO and allies. (apnews.com)
