Arrests of Nekima Levy Armstrong, Chauntyll Allen are acts of intimidation, activists say

Activists Nekima Levy Armstrong and Chauntyll Allen remain jailed in federal custody even after a judge ruled that they should be released because they’re not a threat to public safety.

By: Katelyn Vue and Mohamed Ibrahim

Outlets: Sahan Journal

Published: January 23, 2026

Words: 1,232

Last Updated: 5 days ago

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Activists Nekima Levy Armstrong and Chauntyll Allen were arrested Thursday morning by federal authorities for protesting at a St. Paul church over the weekend, and remain in federal custody at a county jail as their attorneys and prosecutors argue over their release.

Levy Armstrong’s husband, Marques Armstrong, said the women cooperated with federal agents, who targeted them for organizing a protest Sunday at Cities Church in St. Paul. William Kelly, another protester who …

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