Two women arrested over a disruptive anti-ICE protest that interrupted a church service in Minnesota last weekend have been released from custody, and their release was captured on video.
Footage from Friday, January 23, shows Nekima Levy Armstrong and Chauntyll Allen walking free from detention in St. Paul, raising their fists as supporters cheered. Addressing the crowd, Armstrong said: “Thank you all for being here. Glory to God!”
Earlier the same day, a federal judge ordered their release, ruling that the federal government failed to show sufficient grounds to keep them detained.
Journalist Don Lemon was present at the protest and reported live from the scene. He also faced scrutiny from federal authorities but has not been charged.
Another protester, William Kelly, who was arrested in connection with the incident, was also released after a judge ruled he did not pose a danger to the public, according to the Minneapolis Star Tribune.
Prior to her arrest, Allen, a leader of Black Lives Matter Twin Cities, told TMZ that the protest was necessary, explaining her reasons for taking part in the demonstration.