When ICE Comes to Church: Faithful Resistance and Legal Protections

February 21, 2025 at 9:00am PST
on Zoom

President Donald Trump’s latest immigration policies have escalated enforcement measures, declaring a national emergency at the southern border and expanding interior immigration raids. These policies directly impact faith communities, raising urgent questions about religious liberty, the role of churches in providing sanctuary, and the criminalization of aid.

Christian activists and leaders have historically played a role in shaping immigration policy, both as enforcers of exclusionary measures and as defenders of immigrant rights. As church communities, we must confront how immigration enforcement intersects with our faith commitments and prepare ourselves to respond.

This webinar will explore the legal rights of churches, what it means to provide sanctuary, and how faith communities can support undocumented families while staying within the law. We will discuss what to do if immigration enforcement shows up during a service, how to navigate legal definitions of harboring, and what practical steps church members can take when a family in crisis seeks help.

As immigration enforcement intensifies, faith communities must be informed, prepared, and ready to act. This conversation will provide space to address concerns, share resources, and ensure that churches remain places of refuge and justice.

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Get information on the Panelists on the Episcopal Divinity School website.