More than two dozen religious organizations are suing the Trump administration alleging that new policies allowing immigration arrests at sensitive locations, including houses of worship, encroach upon their religious freedoms. The groups, which include various denominations, report a decline in attendance due to fear of immigration enforcement. They assert a fundamental belief in the dignity of all individuals, regardless of immigraion status. The lawsuit aims for a permanent injunction to protect houses of worship from ICE actions unless under extreme circumstances, echoing prior legal actions by Quaker groups.
In God's kingdom, immigrants and refugees are not at the edges, fearful and alone. We believe their struggles reveal the heart of God, and we cannot worship freely if some among us live in fear.
Churches are, and have always been, places of prayer, solace, and safety since the time of Jesus Christ; this does not change with any new emperor, king, or president.
They bring this suit unified on a fundamental belief: Every human being, regardless of birthplace, is a child of God worthy of dignity, care, and love.
The groups are seeking a permanent injunction prohibiting immigration enforcement activities at houses of worship or during religious ceremonies, except with a judicial warrant or under certain pressing circumstances.
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