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A Minneapolis church holds a service of 'Lament and Hope' amid fears over immigration crackdown

On Sunday, St. Paul's-San Pablo Lutheran Church held a special Lament and Hope service after the fatal shooting of Renee Good by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent about 2.4 kilometers away.
A substantial federal enforcement presence has turned Minneapolis into a national flashpoint in President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown, with the Department of Homeland Security deploying roughly 2,000 agents amid protests from neighborhood activists.
Inside the church, candles were lit and hymns were sung as communion was offered, while Rev. Hierald Osorto led a prayer for Renee Good and church volunteers handed out pamphlets with songs and prayers.
Later Sunday dozens of worshippers joined the singing vigil, practicing songs inside before walking through the community, while church security controlled entry and congregants said they drew strength amid fear.
Outside the church immigration enforcement officers detained people while activists blasted whistles and drums, and Rev. Hierald Osorto said the events have changed the community and gatherings are shifting to protests.

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