The World and Everything In It 1.21.26 The feds and the disrupted church service, World Tour, and identical twins with rival political views
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Jan 21, 2026 Hunter Baker, provost at North Greenville University and political scientist, discusses the legal boundaries of protest at a disrupted church service and critiques local law enforcement in Minnesota. Onise Adoua reports on international stories, highlighting Syria's fragile ceasefire and Japan's nuclear protests. Carolina Lumetta shares the unique tale of identical twins with opposing political views, exploring how they handle local political debates, showcasing the complexities of familial bonds amidst rivalry.
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Sanctuary Protests Aren't Protected Speech
- Hunter Baker argues that a church sanctuary is private property and disruptive protests there are outside First Amendment protections.
- He warns such disruptions resemble intimidation tactics and should not be legally protected.
Congregation's Response To Sanctuary Disruption
- Caleb Phillips described worshippers praying, singing, and reading psalms while protesters chanted about ICE connections.
- Church staff eventually shepherded members into a room and cleared the sanctuary of protesters.
When Local Policing Fails, Federal Law Steps In
- Baker says local law enforcement's failure to act politicizes enforcement and undermines public safety.
- He predicts federal statutes like the FACE Act will be invoked when local police are unreliable.
