Condemning the violent disruption of a religious worship service at Cities Church in St. Paul, Minnesota, reaffirming the constitutional right to religious freedom, and commending the Department of Justice for its prompt investigation.

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Passing this resolution would not create new laws, but it would put Congress on record against worship disruptions. It highlights the FACE Act, which already makes it a crime to obstruct religious services. This could lead to more DOJ resources for such cases and warn public figures against participating. The naming of Don Lemon may signal congressional intent to hold influential individuals accountable under existing law.

Supporters emphasize that entering a church during service to disrupt is not peaceful protest but illegal intimidation. They point to the FACE Act and the need to protect all faiths equally. Critics worry that condemning a specific individual, Don Lemon, could be seen as political retribution, and that the line between disruptive protest and lawful demonstration must be carefully drawn. Some also question whether the incident meets the legal threshold for FACE Act violations.