Twenty-seven religious organizations sue Trump Administration for allowing ICE to raid houses of worship

Last month, President Trump rescinded previously longstanding guidance that prevented Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) from conducting immigration enforcement at “sensitive locations,” which includes churches, mosques, synagogues, and other houses of worship. ICE is now able to enter these spaces to question people and arrest noncitizens who ICE accuses of violating immigration law. In response to this change, 27 Christian and Jewish organizations filed a lawsuit against the Trump Administration for infringing on their religious freedom. Their lawsuit states that the new policy spreads a fear of raids that lowers attendance at house of worship services and programs.