This article explains how the recent repeal of the Sensitive Locations Memo — a policy that had limited immigration enforcement actions at places like churches, schools, and hospitals — may significantly affect congregations and community ministries. It outlines how the change could undermine the sense of safety for immigrants attending worship or seeking services, discusses the history of the policy and its connection to sanctuary efforts, and highlights the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)’s longstanding commitment to advocacy and support for immigrants within church communities. https://pcusa.org/news-storytelling/news/2025/1/30/repeal-key-immigration-policy-holds-weighty-implications-churches-including-pcusa-congregations
This article explains how the recent repeal of the Sensitive Locations Memo — a policy that had limited immigration enforcement actions at places like churches, schools, and hospitals — may significantly affect congregations and community ministries. It outlines how the change could undermine the sense of safety for immigrants attending worship or seeking services, discusses the history of the policy and its connection to sanctuary efforts, and highlights the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)’s longstanding commitment to advocacy and support for immigrants within church communities.
https://pcusa.org/news-storytelling/news/2025/1/30/repeal-key-immigration-policy-holds-weighty-implications-churches-including-pcusa-congregations
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