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Appeals Court Preserves Injunction Against ICE Enforcing Immigration Laws at Churches

A federal appeals court upheld a ruling preventing federal immigration officials from conducting enforcement actions at or near houses of worship.

In a 2-1 ruling by the U.S. 4th Circuit Court of Appeals on Tuesday, Judge Barbara Keenan, a Barack Obama appointee, wrote that the government likely violated the Religious Freedom Restoration Act in its immigration enforcement policy. The majority determined the actions could drive down church attendance and put undue pressure on congregations.

The Trump administration argued this policy was the least restrictive way for Department of Homeland Security and Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to further a compelling government interest.

A coalition of religious groups, including Quakers, Sikhs, and the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship,........

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