Trump won’t block immigration arrests in houses of worship. Now 27 religious groups are suing
The lawsuit, filed in U.S. District Court in Washington, contends that the new policy is spreading fear of raids, thus lowering attendance at worship services and other valuable church programs.
27 religious groups sue to block immigration arrests at houses of worship
On President Donald Trump’s first day in office, his administration overturned a long-standing policy protecting religious centers from immigration enforcement.
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 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 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 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.
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.
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Pottstown-area churches schedule worship services, special events
Area houses of worship are invited to share their news for our free weekly listings. Email information to Mercury Editor Tony ...
‘All people must feel safe when they worship’: Utah clergy oppose ICE entering sanctuaries; LDS Church is mum on lawsuit
Utah clergy voice support for lawsuit opposing Trump administration's move allowing ICE to enter sanctuaries. Despite being a ...
Worship news: Veterans Village meal share and International Women’s Day event
Bethlehem Lutheran Church will have a special drive-thru collection event from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 22 as part of its shoe drive. The shoe drive combines international impact with local outreach to ...
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San Diego resident charged in vandalism spree of places of worship
The places of worship allegedly vandalized are University Christian Church in Hillcrest, St. Paul's Cathedral in Bankers Hill ...