August 18, 2026

Appeals Court Blocks Immigration Enforcement at Houses of Worship for Quakers, Sikhs, and Baptists

The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a preliminary injunction blocking immigration enforcement at houses of worship for Quakers, Cooperative Baptists, and Sikhs.
The court ruled that the Department of Homeland Security's policy imposes a substantial burden on the free exercise of religion, leading to declines in attendance at services.
The decision cited concerns that the policy creates a chilling effect on congregational participation, reaffirming protections under the Religious Freedom Restoration Act.

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