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
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.
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.
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.
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
On Jan. 21, the Department of Homeland Security issued a notice rescinding the Biden administration's guidelines for ICE and CBP at "sensitive" areas.
Religious groups sue over Trump decision to open places of worship to possible ICE raids
Congregations are experiencing decreases in worship attendance and social service participation due to fears of ICE.
Religious leaders file lawsuits to stop ICE arrests inside places of worship
The lawsuits filed in D.C. and Maryland argue that immigration enforcement inside places of worship violates a person's right to practice their religion.
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.
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Religious Organizations Including Jews, Catholics, Mennonites, File Lawsuit To Prevent Immigration Raids In Houses Of Worship
A group of over 25 religious organizations has filed a lawsuit against the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) contesting a ...