Kol Ami News

SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — More than two dozen Christian and Jewish groups across the United States filed a federal lawsuit against the Trump administration.

The groups representing millions, are challenging the Trump administration’s move in giving immigration agents more freedom to make arrests at houses of worship.

The 80-page lawsuit outlines why religious groups feel loosening restrictions on ICE agents and houses of worship is a first amendment violation.

At congregation Kol Ami in Millcreek, Rabbi Sam Spector is aware of the recent lawsuits.

“With our congregation, we have people from all around the world. What is important is that every single person that comes to our synagogue feels safe,” Spector said.

The lawsuit states the new policy is spreading fear of raids, which lowers attendance at worship services and worship programs. The lawsuit said this is an infringement on religious freedoms.

Spector said his congregation doesn’t ask immigration statuses of anyone who visits.

“We are making sure we are in compliance of the law while at the same time letting our congregants know we are going to make sure that anyone who comes here can do so without being bothered," he said.

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