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A federal judge blocks most ICE raids at churches in Massachusetts, citing First Amendment violations and fear among congregants.
A federal judge in Massachusetts has blocked most ICE raids at churches, ruling the practice violates religious freedom and the First Amendment.
The injunction, applying to over 100 churches in a coalition of Lutheran, Baptist, and other faith groups, prohibits enforcement within 100 feet of church entrances and bans checkpoints, allowing only emergency actions.
The decision reverses a Trump-era policy allowing broader immigration enforcement near houses of worship, citing fear and diminished community participation.
The ruling follows similar legal actions in California and comes amid reports of multiple enforcement actions near churches since Trump took office.
The Department of Homeland Security disputes the decision, maintaining ICE does not target churches.
The case remains ongoing.
Un juez federal bloquea la mayoría de las redadas de ICE en iglesias en Massachusetts, citando violaciones de la Primera Enmienda y el miedo entre los feligreses.