An outspoken anti-immigration enforcement activist publicly challenged U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi to arrest him following a protest that disrupted a church service in Minnesota, drawing federal scrutiny and renewed debate over protest tactics.
William Kelly, a Minneapolis-based activist known for his involvement in anti-ICE demonstrations, was part of a group that entered a church during a worship service and confronted attendees as part of protests against federal immigration operations in the area. The incident sparked backlash from religious leaders and prompted federal authorities to review whether civil rights laws were violated.
After news of the investigation became public, Kelly responded on social media by daring the attorney general to take legal action against him. He insisted that his actions were lawful and framed the protest as an exercise of free speech, vowing to continue opposing immigration enforcement efforts.
Federal officials have not announced charges, but the investigation remains ongoing. The incident has intensified tensions in the Twin Cities, where immigration raids and protests have repeatedly led to clashes, drawing national attention to the balance between protest rights and the protection of religious institutions.