27 religious groups ask federal judge in D.C. to exempt their houses of worship from ICE raids

Feb. 12, 2025: 6:10 p.m.:

27 religious groups ask federal judge in D.C. to exempt their houses of worship from ICE raids

Representatives from 27 different religious groups are asking a federal judge to intervene and block ICE from raiding their places of worship. They claim that they feel called to “minister” to illegal immigrants, according to WORLD.

DHS Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs Tricia McLaughlin told WORLD on Tuesday that the focus of federal agents was to protect houses of worship and schools from illegal immigrant criminals who want to use those locations as a safe haven and a cover for involvement in illegal activities.

Florida Sheriff Grady Judd says he hopes to make Florida the “model” for how states can come alongside of ICE to keep American communities safe.