Dozens of Religious Groups Sue Trump Administration Over Immigration Raids

Over two dozen Christian and Jewish groups have filed a federal lawsuit against the Trump administration, challenging a policy that allows immigration agents to conduct arrests in houses of worship. The plaintiffs argue this policy instills fear among congregants, leading to decreased attendance and hindering their ability to minister to vulnerable immigrant communities. They claim that the new enforcement actions violate their religious freedoms protected under the First Amendment and the Religious Freedom Restoration Act. Recent incidents, such as an arrest during a sermon in a Georgia church, underscore the risks congregations face under this policy. The lawsuit builds upon earlier legal actions from various religious groups and seeks to protect the sanctity of religious spaces for worship and community services. No response has been issued by the Trump administration regarding this latest lawsuit, but previous legal arguments suggest a defense based on the speculative nature of potential harm to the plaintiffs.