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first_reported: 2026-11-09 05:46 CST
updated: 2026-11-09 05:46 CST
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# Cities Church defendants seek dismissal of FACE Act charges

Defense attorneys argued Nov. 3 for dismissal of FACE Act charges over the Jan. 18 St. Paul Cities Church protest. Justice Department attorneys disagreed.

Section: [Public Safety](/minneapolis-st-paul/section/safety.md) · Entities: [Cities Church](/minneapolis-st-paul/wiki/cities-church.md)

## Coverage

- [Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder](https://spokesman-recorder.com/2026/11/09/cities-church-protest-face-act-righteous-39-hearing/), 2026-11-09 05:46 CST: Cities Church defendants say FACE Act charges are political

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