


Federal Judge Rules Trump Administration Can Conduct Immigration Enforcement in Churches
A judge upheld the Trump administration's policy allowing immigration enforcement at houses of worship, rejecting arguments from religious groups that it violated their rights.
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Overview
A federal judge ruled in favor of the Trump administration, allowing immigration enforcement operations at houses of worship despite a lawsuit from various religious organizations. U.S. District Judge Dabney Friedrich found insufficient evidence that places of worship are being targeted. The ruling comes after the administration rescinded an earlier policy limiting immigration arrests in sensitive areas. Some congregants have reported low attendance due to fears of ICE, although the judge noted these declines may not be directly linked to the policy change. Other related lawsuits are underway in different jurisdictions.
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- A federal judge ruled that immigration enforcement at houses of worship can proceed, stating that there's no evidence places of worship are being targeted specifically.
- The ruling emphasized that the plaintiffs did not adequately demonstrate a direct link between the policy and declines in church attendance.
- The policy rescinded by the Trump administration allows for immigration actions in sensitive areas, with enforcement based on discretion.
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