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Church protest leads to debate among Christians about the morality of working for ICE

By Jason DeRose

Published January 30, 2026 at 4:47 AM EST

Protesters recently interrupted service at a Twin Cities church because one of the pastors works for ICE. That's led some Christians to debate whether working for ICE aligns with their values.

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