Attorney General Pam Bondi Warns “No One Is Above the Law” Amid Unrest in Minnesota

Attorney General Pam Bondi issued a stern warning Tuesday, stating that “no one is above the law” as the Department of Justice (DOJ) increases its presence in Minnesota following weeks of unrest. The tensions stem from immigration enforcement issues and a recent disruption of a church service on Sunday.

Bondi made these remarks during an exclusive interview with Fox News in Minneapolis, where she met with federal prosecutors and law enforcement officials. She described the situation in the state as ongoing chaos.

“No one is above the law in this state or in this country and people will be held accountable,” Bondi told Fox News.

Deteriorating Conditions and Law Enforcement Safety

Bondi expressed concern over the escalating unrest in Minnesota, highlighting ongoing safety issues for officers on the ground.

“This state is a mess right now,” she said. “We’ve seen the chaos and it’s constant, and our men and women in law enforcement deserve to be safe.”

During her visit, Bondi met with federal agents from the FBI, DEA, and ATF, as well as U.S. Attorney Andrew Luger, emphasizing the importance of coordination among federal agencies amid the tensions.

“We have a great U.S. attorney, and we are all going to fight together,” Bondi said. “That’s why it was so important to be here.”

Investigation and Federal Subpoenas

Bondi’s visit comes after Minnesota’s top officials—including the governor, mayor, and state attorney general—confirmed they have received federal subpoenas.

When asked whether these subpoenas indicate an investigation into their offices, Bondi declined to provide details: “I can’t confirm nor deny whether we have any investigation or what it is. I can’t discuss.”

On the impact of public rhetoric, Bondi noted that inflammatory language can have consequences but reinforced that accountability applies to everyone.

“Rhetoric causes people to get hurt and injured, and that shouldn’t be happening,” she said. “Whether it’s a public official, whether it’s a law enforcement officer, no one is above the law in this state or in this country and people will be held accountable.”

Condemnation of Church Service Disruption

Bondi also addressed the disturbing incident on Sunday when a church service in St. Paul was disrupted. She called the event “horrific” and emphasized that such conduct should never occur at any place of worship.

“What happened in that church was horrific,” Bondi said. “That should not happen to any Christian, to any religion, to a synagogue, to a mosque, to any place of worship in our country.”

She revealed that she has spoken directly with Pastor Jonathan Parnell of the affected church and plans to meet with him soon.

In a statement following the January 18 incident, Pastor Parnell described how a group of agitators disrupted the worship service, accosted congregation members, and frightened children. He called the behavior “shameful” and “unlawful.”

“Invading a church service to disrupt the worship of Jesus or any other act of worship is protected by neither the Christian Scriptures nor the laws of this nation,” Parnell wrote. He added that church buildings are meant to be places of peace and refuge.

The Department of Justice continues to monitor the situation in Minnesota closely as federal agencies work together to restore order and ensure the safety of all citizens.
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