Rev. Jim Rigby, a pastor of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church in Austin, Texas, is concerned about the potential for immigration enforcement actions against his church, especially after the Trump administration lifted restrictions on such actions in places of worship. Since 2016, his church has provided sanctuary to Hilda Ramirez and her son, who fled Guatemala to escape violence. The atmosphere of fear has heightened, with faith groups suing the federal government over their infringement on religious liberties. Rigby's leadership reflects a moral commitment to protect the marginalized and uphold religious teachings.
"To me, the bottom line is more gospel than it is legal. If there is religious liberty, we should have religious liberty to obey scripture and its commandment to treat the immigrant as well as we treat citizens."
"I'm trying to talk to lawyers. That's what I'm feverishly trying to figure out. What's the plan if immigration officers knock on my church's doors?"
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