Over two dozen religious organizations, including various Christian and Jewish groups, have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration's immigration policy that allows agents to make arrests in places of worship. The groups argue that this policy instills fear among worshippers, leading to lower attendance and restricted ability to minister to immigrants. Key figures, like the Most Rev. Sean Rowe, emphasize that worship should be free from fear for all individuals, including undocumented immigrants. This case builds upon previously filed lawsuits, highlighting ongoing tensions between immigration policies and religious freedoms.
We have immigrants, refugees, people who are documented and undocumented... By joining this lawsuit, we're seeking the ability to gather and fully practice our faith.
The new policy is spreading fear of raids, thus lowering attendance at worship services and other valuable church programs.
These buildings are different - almost like embassies... I think of churches as belonging to an eternal country.
We cannot worship freely if some of us are living in fear.
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