IV 
119TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 1026 
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. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JANUARY 30, 2026 
Mr. CARTER of Georgia submitted the following resolution; which was referred 
to the Committee on the Judiciary 
RESOLUTION 
Condemning the violent disruption of a religious worship 
service at Cities Church in St. Paul, Minnesota, reaffirm-
ing the constitutional right to religious freedom, and 
commending the Department of Justice for its prompt 
investigation. 
Whereas, on January 18th, 2026, a group of protesters forc-
ibly disrupted a religious worship service at Cities Church 
in St. Paul, Minnesota, interfering with congregants’ 
ability to peacefully assemble and freely exercise their 
faith; 
Whereas reports and video evidence indicate that individuals 
entered the sanctuary during an active church service, 
shouted over clergy, physically obstructed the service, in-
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timidated worshipers, and created a threatening environ-
ment for families and children in attendance; 
Whereas the First Amendment to the Constitution of the 
United States guarantees the free exercise of religion, in-
cluding the right to worship without intimidation, coer-
cion, or violence; 
Whereas places of religious worship occupy a uniquely pro-
tected position under Federal law due to their constitu-
tional significance and their role in American civic life; 
Whereas the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act (18 
U.S.C. 248) makes it unlawful to use or attempt to use 
force, threat of force, or physical obstruction to inten-
tionally intimidate or interfere with any person lawfully 
exercising their religious beliefs at a place of religious 
worship; 
Whereas the FACE Act provides criminal penalties and civil 
remedies for violations involving interference with reli-
gious worship, recognizing such conduct as a serious civil 
rights offense; 
Whereas according to publicly available reports, media cov-
erage, and video documentation, Don Lemon was present 
during the disruption of the worship service at Cities 
Church and actively joined individuals participating in 
the disturbance of the service; 
Whereas participation by a nationally recognized media figure 
in the disruption of a religious worship service represents 
a profound abuse of public influence and lends legitimacy 
to unlawful conduct targeting people of faith; 
Whereas public figures who physically join or amplify disrup-
tive acts against houses of worship contribute to intimi-
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dation, escalate tensions, and undermine constitutional 
protections for religious exercise; 
Whereas while peaceful protest is protected under the First 
Amendment, entering a church during a worship service 
to disrupt, intimidate, or obstruct religious exercise is not 
protected speech and is inconsistent with Federal law and 
American values; and 
Whereas failure to clearly condemn such conduct, especially 
when committed or endorsed by influential individuals, 
risks normalizing religious intimidation and emboldening 
future attacks on Americans exercising their faith: Now, 
therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) strongly condemns the protest and riot that 
disrupted a religious worship service at Cities 
Church in St. Paul, Minnesota; 
(2) affirms that the free exercise of religion is 
a fundamental constitutional right that must be pro-
tected from intimidation, obstruction, and violence; 
(3) declares that targeting houses of worship 
for disruption or harassment constitutes an attack 
on religious liberty and the rule of law; 
(4) recognizes that the actions taken during 
this incident may constitute violations of the Free-
dom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act (18 U.S.C. 
248) and other applicable Federal civil rights laws; 
(5) condemns Don Lemon for joining and par-
ticipating in the disruption of a religious worship 
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service, thereby lending credibility and encourage-
ment to conduct that interferes with the constitu-
tional rights of worshipers; 
(6) commends the Department of Justice for its 
prompt investigation into the events surrounding 
this incident, including the conduct of all individuals 
involved, and to fully enforce the FACE Act and 
other relevant Federal statutes of the law; and 
(7) urges Federal, State, and local authorities 
to ensure that Americans may worship freely and 
safely without fear of intimidation, disruption, or vi-
olence. 
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