A collection of Christian and Jewish groups sued the Department of Homeland Security on Tuesday over its policy of conducting immigration enforcement actions at places of worship.
Previously, the department steered clear from sensitive locations like churches, schools and hospitals during its immigration enforcement operations. But President Trump rescinded that policy in one of his first acts in office, part of a blitz of directives to free immigration agents from enforcement constraints.
The coalition includes a broad swath of denominational entities, many with more moderate and progressive leanings on theological and political issues. It is rare for this range of religious leaders to come together on a single legal action.
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