In recent days, a peculiar kind of disturbance unfolded in Minnesota. It was the sort of event that leaves one scratching their head, wondering about the strange times we live in. During a peaceful Sunday church service—a moment when people gather to reflect and connect with their faith—something utterly unexpected happened. A group of left-wing agitators stormed into the church, accusing a pastor of having some mysterious connection to the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency. Now that’s a new kind of Sunday surprise, the kind nobody ever asked for.

Federal charges are now being considered against these individuals, who rudely interrupted the sacred time and space reserved for worship. The Department of Justice appears to be taking this seriously, with agents having already visited the scene and spoken with both the pastor and several parishioners involved. This escalation shows the inviolability of private property, especially when it pertains to houses of worship. It seems like a few folks might have forgotten that these places are protected by law, and charging in like a scene from an action movie isn’t exactly a sign of civic engagement.

Interestingly, none other than Don Lemon, a name that tends to pop up in situations of questionable judgment, was reportedly involved directly with the group. Imagine that—a public figure traipsing into this chaotic bash alongside protestors. It begs the question: does calling oneself a journalist allow one to sidestep the rules the rest of the world must follow? Last time everyone checked, the First Amendment didn’t come with an ‘Anything Goes’ pass into other people’s property. So, a few more people might find themselves facing charges than originally thought.

This situation wasn’t purely spontaneous. It was coaxed along by heated rhetoric issued from both the governor and the mayor. Governor Tim Walz’s fervent accusations against ICE and the colorful encouragement from Mayor Jacob Frey seem to have stirred the pot to a boiling point. Words have weight and responsibility. When leaders use theirs to rile people up, it shouldn’t come as a shock when those people then act on these words—like jackals tipped off to a feast.

Now, amid the aftermath and pending investigations, the question stands: will charges land at the feet of those who so provocatively pushed this chaotic domino effect? While no one is shouting for such charges just yet, the DOJ looking into it suggests there might be more than a few raised eyebrows wondering if critical lines were crossed. Let this be a reminder that the words and actions of leaders and public figures can lead to real consequences—and not necessarily just for those at the bottom row of the totem pole.