Judge Upholds Immigration Raids at Churches
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A federal judge rejected a lawsuit by religious groups challenging the Trump administration's policy allowing immigration enforcement at houses of worship. The judge ruled the plaintiffs lacked standing, citing insufficient evidence that places of worship are specifically targeted. While the plaintiffs presented instances of enforcement near religious sites, the judge argued these didn't definitively link attendance drops to the policy itself. The groups are reviewing their options, maintaining concerns about the policy's impact on religious freedom.
A federal judge rejected a lawsuit by religious groups challenging the Trump administration's policy allowing immigration enforcement at houses of worship. The judge ruled the plaintiffs lacked standing, citing insufficient evidence that places of worship are specifically targeted. While the plaintiffs presented instances of enforcement near religious sites, the judge argued these didn't definitively link attendance drops to the policy itself. The groups are reviewing their options, maintaining concerns about the policy's impact on religious freedom.
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