Ep. 203 | Protesters Storm Church Mid-Service, DOJ Responds - Minneapolis Is Out of Control

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit riveraandreeves.substack.comAnti-ICE protesters stormed a Minneapolis church during Sunday worship—and the media wants you focused on everything except what actually happened. This week, we break down the chaos in Minnesota: from the DOJ’s FACE Act investigation to the “rapid response” vigilante networks profiling random citizens as federal agents. We examine the cases making headlines, what’s being left out of the reporting, and why Tim Walz stayed silent for 36 hours. Plus: the legal realities of due process that no one seems to understand, the difference between administrative and judicial warrants, and what happens when governors play chicken with federal law enforcement. One year into Trump’s second term, the battle lines are drawn—and Minneapolis is ground zero.Episode Highlights* DOJ launches investigation into church protest under FACE Act and KKK Act provisions* Anti-ICE “rapid response” networks caught profiling citizens based on appearance and vehicle type* Tim Walz’s 36-hour silence—and his contradictory statements on political violence* Legal breakdown: administrative warrants vs. judicial warrants and what due process actually means* Minnesota National Guard on standby as tensions escalate between state and federal authoritiesHouskeeping!Starting Saturday, January 31, we will be taking the monthly UnFiltered episodes LIVE to our paying subscribers. Set your calendars for the last Monday of the month at 11:30 am for UnFiltered LIVE here on Substack. We will go a little off the rails and open it up for questions from our paying subscribers! Time to UpgradeSupport Rivera and Reeves for early, ad-free episodes! Get full videos, crystal-clear audio, and exclusive content a day before YouTube. Join now to stay ahead and help us stay independent. Upgrade today!Follow Us On Youtube!Listen For Free at 6pmGet R&R Merch!Our official merchandise store is NOW OPEN! 🛍️ We've launched with our first four items to get things started, including coffee mugs, oversize t-shirt and a tote bag. You can check out everything available right now.Chapters0:00 - Intro & Trump's One-Year Anniversary 1:01 - Foreign Policy Chaos: Greenland, Canada & Davos 5:17 - Become a Subscriber 6:37 - Minneapolis: The Church Protest 10:41 - Inside the Disruption (Video Breakdown) 15:21 - Don Lemon Confronts the Pastor 16:20 - The Devaluation of Sacred Spaces 20:02 - DOJ Investigation: FACE Act Explained 24:11 - The FACE Act's History & Republican Amendment 30:21 - Rapid Response Networks & Vigilante Profiling 32:45 - Mistaken Identity: Tech Workers at Clancy's Deli 35:30 - Man Interrogated for Renting an SUV 41:45 - Case Study: Garrison Gibson's Arrest 50:53 - Case Study: Man Detained in Shorts 57:30 - Obama vs. Trump: Media Double Standards 1:03:45 - Walz, Fry & the National Guard Standoff 1:10:06 - What Happens Next?