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.

HRES 1026 condemns the violent disruption of a January 18, 2026, worship service at Cities Church in St. Paul, Minnesota, where protesters physically obstructed the service, intimidated congregants, and created a threatening environment. The resolution reaffirms the constitutional right to religious freedom, declares targeting houses of worship an attack on religious liberty, and specifically condemns media figure Don Lemon for participating in the disruption. It commends the Department of Justice for its prompt investigation and urges authorities to protect Americans’ right to worship safely without intimidation. The resolution does not create new law but formally expresses the House’s position on this incident and its alignment with existing federal protections against interference with religious exercise.