A man identified by federal law enforcement as a far-left agitator who disrupted a Sunday church service in St. Paul, Minnesota, has openly challenged U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi and the Department of Justice after prosecutors launched a federal investigation into the incident, according to law-enforcement sources and online video of the confrontation.

The disruption occurred on January 18th at Cities Church in St. Paul when protesters abruptly entered the sanctuary during a morning service, confronting parishioners and chanting amid worshippers and children, according to video of the event.

One of the individuals involved, identified by local and national news outlets as William Kelly, later publicly challenged DOJ officials to prosecute him after authorities said they were examining possible violations of federal law.

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Kelly’s statements were posted on social media and circulated widely on Monday.

“Yesterday, I went into a church with Nikema Armstrong and I protested these white supremacists! … They want to come after me? F**k em! Those f**king Nazis! Come and get me, Pam Bondi! You f**king traitorous b*tch!” Kelly said in his remarks.

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The disruption at Cities Church took place amid heightened tensions in Minneapolis and St. Paul, where protests and demonstrators have been active following federal immigration enforcement operations and the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent.

Video from the service shows Kelly confronting parishioners while former CNN anchor Don Lemon livestreamed part of the disruption on social media.

Observers say the live footage captured shouting and chaotic scenes inside the church, with demonstrators confronting congregants and the pastor.

Federal authorities, including officials from the DOJ Civil Rights Division, have said they are investigating whether the incident violated the federal Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act, which also provides protections for houses of worship against intimidation and interference.

Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Harmeet Dhillon announced Monday that DOJ civil rights prosecutors plan to pursue charges in connection with the disruption, citing potential violations of the federal FACE Act and other statutes.

“Whenever people conspire, this, the Klan Act can be used,” Dhillon wrote on social media in reference to legal tools available to prosecutors in cases involving interference with religious assemblies.

The DOJ’s involvement drew public attention after Attorney General Bondi confirmed that federal investigators were reviewing the events and instructed federal prosecutors to assess whether criminal charges are warranted.

I just spoke to the Pastor in Minnesota whose church was targeted. Attacks against law enforcement and the intimidation of Christians are being met with the full force of federal law.

If state leaders refuse to act responsibly to prevent lawlessness, this Department of Justice…

— Attorney General Pamela Bondi (@AGPamBondi) January 19, 2026

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