"As of today (January 22, 2026), multiple sources—including direct announcements from U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi on X—confirm that he is now in federal custody. This is the third arrest related to the group that disrupted the service at Cities Church in St. Paul, Minnesota, on January 18/19, where protesters targeted the pastor (who also serves as an ICE field office director) and chanted against ICE operations.
Bondi posted an update stating: "William Kelly is now in custody," emphasizing protection of houses of worship and religious freedom.
FBI Director Kash Patel and various accounts describe him as in federal custody, with perp walk videos circulating showing him being led out in handcuffs.
Reports indicate charges tied to the incident, such as violating the FACE Act (Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act, applied here to interference with religious services) and possibly conspiracy to deprive rights under federal civil rights laws."
"As of today (January 22, 2026), multiple sources—including direct announcements from U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi on X—confirm that he is now in federal custody. This is the third arrest related to the group that disrupted the service at Cities Church in St. Paul, Minnesota, on January 18/19, where protesters targeted the pastor (who also serves as an ICE field office director) and chanted against ICE operations.
Bondi posted an update stating: "William Kelly is now in custody," emphasizing protection of houses of worship and religious freedom.
FBI Director Kash Patel and various accounts describe him as in federal custody, with perp walk videos circulating showing him being led out in handcuffs. Reports indicate charges tied to the incident, such as violating the FACE Act (Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act, applied here to interference with religious services) and possibly conspiracy to deprive rights under federal civil rights laws."