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Court Blocks Immigration Enforcement Near Worship Sites | Annapolis News
A federal appeals court has upheld a ban on immigration enforcement near over 1,400 places of worship across 33 states and D.C., siding with Quaker, Sikh, and Baptist groups who argue the policy threatens religious freedom by scaring immigrant congregants away. The ruling, based on evidence showing declining attendance due to fear, reverses a controversial 2021 policy that allowed agents more discretion — despite DHS claiming they don’t target houses of worship. The decision applies only to the specific congregations involved and doesn’t halt all enforcement, like in emergencies or with…
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