Summary

27 religious organizations are suing the Trump administration over its decision to allow ICE arrests at places of worship, reversing longstanding policy.

The lawsuit argues that detaining immigrants in churches violates the First Amendment and the Religious Freedom Restoration Act.

Faith leaders say the policy has led to decreased attendance at worship services and social programs.

They seek a permanent injunction blocking immigration enforcement at religious sites, unless agents have a judicial warrant or are operating under “exigent circumstances.”

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      3 months ago

      That’s an awfully cynical take. Rest assured Joel Osteen isn’t part of the suit.

    • Kaja • she/her@lemmy.blahaj.zone
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      The churches housing undocumented migrants and fighting to give them sanctuary aren’t the megachurches you’re alluding to. The church I belonged to while living in the US was housing an undocumented family, and the finances of the church were open to all members so I can assure you we weren’t getting any income for doing it.

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      This has nothing to do with money. Traditionally churches have been able to provide sanctuary to people from LEO. Trump has violated this.

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      Yeah, add division between whose who fight these reforms. That’s exactly what the people in America needs.

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      3 months ago

      Yes, “income”, like food pantries, donated clothing, other assistance to the needy. Any person should be allowed to worship in peace, and any person should be allowed basic necessities from a charity without fear.

      No one is raiding charities for wealthy donors