Trump won't block immigration arrests in houses of worship. Now these 27 religious groups are suing
More than two-dozen Christian and Jewish groups representing millions of Americans — ranging from the Episcopal Church and the Union for Reform Judaism to the Mennonites and Unitarian Universalists — filed a federal court lawsuit Tuesday challenging a Trump administration move giving immigration agents more leeway to make arrests at houses of
Dozens of religious groups sue to stop Trump admin from arresting migrants in places of worship
A coalition of 27 Christian and Jewish groups filed a lawsuit challenging a Trump administration action allowing immigration agents to make arrests in places of worship.
Dozens of Religious Groups Sue To Block Immigration Arrests at Places of Worship
More than two dozen groups of various denominations and faiths have filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia seeking to block the Department of Homeland Security’s decision to lift a prohibition on arrests in “sensitive” areas, such as churches and schools, without approval from supervisors.
Faith leaders sue Trump administration for allowing immigration arrests in places of worship
A few days after President Trump took office, he authorized immigration agents to make arrests and target people in schools, hospitals and churches.
Religious Groups Sue Over Immigration Raids at Places of Worship
About 30 religious organizations sued the US Department of Homeland Security in federal court Tuesday, challenging its recent decision to conduct immigration raids in places of worship.
Religious groups sue Trump administration over immigration raids at houses of worship
The lawsuit, filed in U.S. District Court in Washington, contends that the new policy is spreading fear of raids.
Wisconsin Council of Churches joins lawsuit challenging immigration arrests at houses of worship
The lawsuit, from faith groups that collectively represent millions of Americans, argues the new policy violates their religious freedom.
Religious groups sue to prevent immigration arrests at places of worship
Twenty-seven religious groups have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over its policy change giving U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents the authorization to make arrests at places of worship and other “sensitive areas.
Religious groups sue Trump administration over policy allowing immigration arrests in houses of worship
The lawsuit contends that the new immigration policy is spreading fear of raids, thus lowering attendance at worship services and other valuable church programs.
Christian and Jewish groups sue Trump over immigration raids, worship arrests policy
The suit argues a Trump policy allowing arrests of migrants at houses of worship spreads fear and discourages attendance, while infringing on religious freedom.
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