Religious Groups Unite Against Immigration Enforcement in Churches
In a significant legal move, over 27 religious organizations, including prominent Christian and Jewish denominations, have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration. The suit aims to challenge the recent immigration enforcement policies that permit ICE agents to conduct arrests in places of worship. Faith leaders from various communities express deep concerns over these practices, arguing they violate religious freedom and the sanctity of churches as safe havens. Notably, the lawsuit encompasses a diverse coalition, including groups from the Mennonite, Episcopal, Quaker, and Latino evangelical communities. As apprehensions mount about possible ICE raids in churches, many pastors and community leaders are taking a stand, advocating for the protection of their congregations and emphasizing their moral responsibility to support immigrants amid these heightened enforcement actions.
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