Quaker groups have filed a federal lawsuit against the Trump administration's policy permitting federal arrests in sensitive locations such as houses of worship. This shift from previous federal guidelines, which prohibited such actions, is argued to interfere with Quakers' religious practices, essential for communal worship. The lawsuit stresses that Quaker beliefs necessitate welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, asserting that the new policy interferes with their ability to experience spiritual messages. Democracy Forward, representing the plaintiffs, highlighted the constitutional implications, marking this action as a significant religious challenge to national immigration enforcement measures.
Skye Perryman, the president and CEO of Democracy Forward, called out President Trump for violating the plaintiffs' First Amendment rights, emphasizing the importance of free worship.
The lawsuit argues that the new policy allowing federal arrests in sensitive areas violates Quaker beliefs requiring them to welcome everyone.
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