Judge blocks Trump immigration policy allowing arrests in churches for some religious groups

Richard Groves: Faith leaders draw a line between church and state

The freedom to gather to worship without fear of government intervention is fundamental to all religious traditions.

Nashville organization teams up with religious leaders to protect immigrants

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — As President Donald Trump's administration proceeds with deportations, one Nashville group is working to protect immigrants at places of worship. They are not doing it alone; religious leaders are at the heart of this conversation. In January, Trump declared a national emergency and issued several executive orders on immigration — including "enhanced vetting" of visa applicants, redefining birthright citizenship, enhanc…

LA’s clergy rally against raids at religious spaces

Religious institutions have long been a refuge for immigrants. Now, they’re mobilizing in response to recent actions from the Trump administration.

Darren Patterson wins case against CDEC

DENVER – In a dispute over religious rights, a judge ruled on Monday in favor of a Christian preschool in Buena Vista and against a state agency that oversees a state preschool program.

Judge blocks policy permitting ICE arrests at some places of worship

WASHINGTON (OSV News) — A federal judge in Maryland has halted a Trump administration policy rescinding long-standing restrictions on Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents from making arrests at what are seen as sensitive locations, including houses of worship, schools and hospitals. The Feb. 24 ruling came down on the side of a group of faith communities who sued in response to the policy. U.S. District Judge Theodore Chuang’s action means…

Obama-appointed judge blocks ICE raids at certain places of worship, defying Trump administration

A coalition of religious groups successfully halted new rules under the Trump administration that allowed federal officials to enter houses of worship in order to enforce immigration laws.