'Inconceivable': Judge blocks Trump ICE enforcement at places of worship for Baptists, Quakers and Sikhs
The Trump administration has been blocked from enforcing its updated 2025 immigration policy at houses of worship for Cooperative Baptists, Quakers and Sikhs — with a judge in Maryland issuing a limited preliminary injunction Monday as religious groups across the country fight to keep federal enforcers away from their congregations.
Judge blocks Trump administration from making immigration arrests at some places of worship
A federal judge in Maryland blocked the Trump administration from carrying out immigration enforcement actions at places of worship for three religious groups.
Federal judge pauses immigration raids in some houses of worship
Several Quaker groups, a Baptist denomination and a Sikh temple challenged the Trump administration’s order allowing immigration agents to make arrests at churches.
Judge blocks Immigration and Customs Enforcement actions at churches, other houses of worship
Quakers, Baptists and Sikhs filed a lawsuit opposed to Immigration and Customs Enforcement actions at places of worship, which have been off limits.
Judge blocks arrests of immigrants at some places of worship
A federal judge on Monday blocked agents from carrying out immigration enforcement actions at places of worship for Quakers, Cooperative Baptists and Sikhs.
Judge Blocks Trump Policy Allowing ICE Operations in Some Houses of Worship
U.S. District Judge Theodore Chang ruled that the Trump administration's policy might infringe on religious freedoms.
Judge temporarily blocks ICE from targeting migrants in or around places of worship
A judged blocked an attempt from the Trump administration to allow deportation enforcement in or around protected places of worship.
Judge Blocks ICE Agents from Arresting Illegal Immigrants in Some Places of Worship
A lawsuit challenging the ICE policy was filed by six Quaker congregations, a Georgia-based Baptist denomination, and a Sikh temple in Sacramento, Calif.
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