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Quakers Sue to Block ICE Raids on Schools, Hospitals and Houses of Worship

HeadlineJan 31, 2025

A group of Quaker congregations has filed suit against the Trump administration following its order allowing federal agents to raid what’s considered “protected areas,” including schools, hospitals, shelters and places of worship. The lawsuit argues, “The very threat of that enforcement deters congregants from attending services, especially members of immigrant communities,” adding Trump’s order thus denies “guarantee of religious liberty.”

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