Introduced in House
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.
SEC. . Track this section →
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 protected 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 Freedom 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 participating in the disruption of a religious worship service, thereby lending credibility and encouragement to conduct that interferes with the constitutional 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 violence.