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@lawrightsreligion.bsky.social just released a new report on how faith communities are challenging brutal immigration policies as a violation of their religious freedom.
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If you want to know how much these groups care about immigrants, read the briefs they submitted in Trump v. Hawaii.
All they cared about was that the opinion not strengthen the Establishment Clause.
All they cared about was that the opinion not strengthen the Establishment Clause.
Reporter's notebook: Non-religion-focused law firms lead religious freedom cases all the time, but some have asked if any of the big conservative religious freedom firms are involved in Broadview cases.
They're not. I've reached out to a couple, and if they respond, I'll let y'all know.
They're not. I've reached out to a couple, and if they respond, I'll let y'all know.
More on this moment, as described by Rev. Black himself, here: religionnews.com/2025/10/07/i...
November 8, 2025 at 12:05 PM
If you want to know how much these groups care about immigrants, read the briefs they submitted in Trump v. Hawaii.
All they cared about was that the opinion not strengthen the Establishment Clause.
All they cared about was that the opinion not strengthen the Establishment Clause.
We're getting our new office at Union looking cozy! Lot of bookshelf space to fill up.
November 6, 2025 at 8:27 PM
We're getting our new office at Union looking cozy! Lot of bookshelf space to fill up.
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The president's anti-immigration agenda is driving fear into America’s houses of worship.
Religious liberty? Trump is obstructing freedom of worship
The president's anti-immigration agenda is driving fear into America’s houses of worship
www.salon.com
October 16, 2025 at 6:06 PM
The president's anti-immigration agenda is driving fear into America’s houses of worship.
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ICE is abducting people from church parking lots & shooting pastors while praying. Church pews are empty as people stay home in fear. And yet, Pres. Trump continues to proclaim his commitment to religious liberty.
October 16, 2025 at 6:09 PM
ICE is abducting people from church parking lots & shooting pastors while praying. Church pews are empty as people stay home in fear. And yet, Pres. Trump continues to proclaim his commitment to religious liberty.
Such important reporting by @jackjenkins.me. If you want a legal analysis on religious liberty and immigration, check out our report.
lawrightsreligion.org/our-work/rel...
(Also, Rev. Kardon in the article was my college roommate and not at all surprised to see her doing this amazing work).
lawrightsreligion.org/our-work/rel...
(Also, Rev. Kardon in the article was my college roommate and not at all surprised to see her doing this amazing work).
October 8, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Such important reporting by @jackjenkins.me. If you want a legal analysis on religious liberty and immigration, check out our report.
lawrightsreligion.org/our-work/rel...
(Also, Rev. Kardon in the article was my college roommate and not at all surprised to see her doing this amazing work).
lawrightsreligion.org/our-work/rel...
(Also, Rev. Kardon in the article was my college roommate and not at all surprised to see her doing this amazing work).
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When you read this about people being *afraid to go to. church* lest they be snatched by ICE, remember that Cardinal Timothy Dolan serves on Trump's Religious Liberty Commission (www.whitehouse.gov/briefings-st...) and was honored by the Becket Fund this year (becketfund.org/media/cardin...)
October 8, 2025 at 11:55 AM
When you read this about people being *afraid to go to. church* lest they be snatched by ICE, remember that Cardinal Timothy Dolan serves on Trump's Religious Liberty Commission (www.whitehouse.gov/briefings-st...) and was honored by the Becket Fund this year (becketfund.org/media/cardin...)
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Children's hospital chaplain Ayman Soliman, whose detention sparked a community uproar and became a test of counterterrorism powers in immigration court, was released from an Ohio jail Friday as DHS abruptly withdrew its case against him.
“This is beyond my dreams,” he told ProPublica.
“This is beyond my dreams,” he told ProPublica.
Ohio Chaplain Freed From Jail as DHS Drops Deportation Case
“This is beyond my dreams,” Ayman Soliman told ProPublica on his release from an Ohio jail. In a case marked by errors and inconsistencies, DHS had accused the children’s hospital chaplain of…
www.propublica.org
September 22, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Children's hospital chaplain Ayman Soliman, whose detention sparked a community uproar and became a test of counterterrorism powers in immigration court, was released from an Ohio jail Friday as DHS abruptly withdrew its case against him.
“This is beyond my dreams,” he told ProPublica.
“This is beyond my dreams,” he told ProPublica.
Really want to know who's driving the Satanic Prius I see around my neighborhood.
September 22, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Really want to know who's driving the Satanic Prius I see around my neighborhood.
I recall reading an article on a conservative site (I think ADF) that said religious-right-to-abortion cases should fail under Smith-- as @micahschwartzman.bsky.social & @richschragger.bsky.social predicted.
I can't find it now and know ADF removes articles. Does anyone else remember/have this?
I can't find it now and know ADF removes articles. Does anyone else remember/have this?
August 11, 2025 at 9:05 PM
I recall reading an article on a conservative site (I think ADF) that said religious-right-to-abortion cases should fail under Smith-- as @micahschwartzman.bsky.social & @richschragger.bsky.social predicted.
I can't find it now and know ADF removes articles. Does anyone else remember/have this?
I can't find it now and know ADF removes articles. Does anyone else remember/have this?
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TODAY: Join us and @democracyforward.org from 1 - 2:15pm ET for a conversation on how Trump & SCOTUS are dismantling church-state separation — and what we can do about it.
Register here: support.interfaithalliance.org/a/brick-bric...
Register here: support.interfaithalliance.org/a/brick-bric...
August 11, 2025 at 2:08 PM
TODAY: Join us and @democracyforward.org from 1 - 2:15pm ET for a conversation on how Trump & SCOTUS are dismantling church-state separation — and what we can do about it.
Register here: support.interfaithalliance.org/a/brick-bric...
Register here: support.interfaithalliance.org/a/brick-bric...
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Join @lizrplatt.bsky.social on Monday at 1pm ET for an @interfaithalliance.org panel on how the Trump administration and Supreme Court are breaking down the United States' constitutional separation between church and state.
Register here: support.interfaithalliance.org/a/brick-bric...
Register here: support.interfaithalliance.org/a/brick-bric...
August 8, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Join @lizrplatt.bsky.social on Monday at 1pm ET for an @interfaithalliance.org panel on how the Trump administration and Supreme Court are breaking down the United States' constitutional separation between church and state.
Register here: support.interfaithalliance.org/a/brick-bric...
Register here: support.interfaithalliance.org/a/brick-bric...
Religious liberty!
When I went to my office yesterday to get some books, I noticed that all the signs in Divinity Hall have small pieces of white paper taped over wherever any references to "diversity" or "inclusion" used to be...
August 7, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Religious liberty!
I promise I did not come up with the copy for this 😳
This week on "The State of Belief," host the Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush is joined by Elizabeth Reiner Platt, the brilliant mind leading the Law, Rights, and Religion Project.
religionnews.com/2025/08/02/f...
religionnews.com/2025/08/02/f...
From Sanctuary to Courtroom: Immigration and Religious Liberty with Legal expert Elizabeth Reiner Platt
Host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush interviews Elizabeth Reiner Platt, Director of the Law, Rights, and Religion Project at Union Seminary. Liz is the author of the Project's new report,…
religionnews.com
August 5, 2025 at 1:17 PM
I promise I did not come up with the copy for this 😳
Had a great conversation with @raushenbush.bsky.social at @interfaithalliance.org about LRRP's new report on religious liberty & immigration. Thanks for inviting me!
www.interfaithalliance.org/post/from-sa...
www.interfaithalliance.org/post/from-sa...
From Sanctuary to Courtroom: Immigration and Religious Liberty with Legal expert Elizabeth Reiner Platt
Host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush interviews Elizabeth Reiner Platt, Director of the Law, Rights, and Religion Project at Union Seminary. Liz is the author of the Project's new report,
www.interfaithalliance.org
August 4, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Had a great conversation with @raushenbush.bsky.social at @interfaithalliance.org about LRRP's new report on religious liberty & immigration. Thanks for inviting me!
www.interfaithalliance.org/post/from-sa...
www.interfaithalliance.org/post/from-sa...
@lawrightsreligion.bsky.social just released a new report on how faith communities are challenging brutal immigration policies as a violation of their religious freedom.
Read it & share.
lawrightsreligion.org/our-work/rel...
Read it & share.
lawrightsreligion.org/our-work/rel...
Report on Religious Liberty & Immigration — The Law, Rights & Religion Project
This report is intended as a practical tool for immigration attorneys, criminal defense lawyers, civil rights advocates, faith-based organizations, and houses of worship. Thumbnail image courtesy ...
lawrightsreligion.org
July 30, 2025 at 2:44 PM
@lawrightsreligion.bsky.social just released a new report on how faith communities are challenging brutal immigration policies as a violation of their religious freedom.
Read it & share.
lawrightsreligion.org/our-work/rel...
Read it & share.
lawrightsreligion.org/our-work/rel...
An infuriating recent example of courts assuming only conservative religion is legitimate.
In Elias v. Griffin, a trans woman held in a men's prison filed a suit claiming that living with men violated her religious beliefs...
In Elias v. Griffin, a trans woman held in a men's prison filed a suit claiming that living with men violated her religious beliefs...
July 29, 2025 at 5:28 PM
An infuriating recent example of courts assuming only conservative religion is legitimate.
In Elias v. Griffin, a trans woman held in a men's prison filed a suit claiming that living with men violated her religious beliefs...
In Elias v. Griffin, a trans woman held in a men's prison filed a suit claiming that living with men violated her religious beliefs...
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Re-upping this: if you know of any incident in your area where ICE and/or federal agents have conducted immigration enforcement actions on the grounds of a house of worship or nearby, let me know.
You can reach me via email (see bio) or on Signal (jackmjenkins.60) here: signal.me#eu/LbyCqNu0p...
You can reach me via email (see bio) or on Signal (jackmjenkins.60) here: signal.me#eu/LbyCqNu0p...
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July 29, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Re-upping this: if you know of any incident in your area where ICE and/or federal agents have conducted immigration enforcement actions on the grounds of a house of worship or nearby, let me know.
You can reach me via email (see bio) or on Signal (jackmjenkins.60) here: signal.me#eu/LbyCqNu0p...
You can reach me via email (see bio) or on Signal (jackmjenkins.60) here: signal.me#eu/LbyCqNu0p...
Absolutely the right decision after Hobby Lobby.
We wrote about Safehouse, the Church of Safe Injection, and other religious groups in our 2019 report.
lawrightsreligion.org/our-work/who...
We wrote about Safehouse, the Church of Safe Injection, and other religious groups in our 2019 report.
lawrightsreligion.org/our-work/who...
July 24, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Absolutely the right decision after Hobby Lobby.
We wrote about Safehouse, the Church of Safe Injection, and other religious groups in our 2019 report.
lawrightsreligion.org/our-work/who...
We wrote about Safehouse, the Church of Safe Injection, and other religious groups in our 2019 report.
lawrightsreligion.org/our-work/who...
"She said her father has spent his time in detainment ministering to ICE agents."
ICE detains a pastor in Easton, Md., who has been in the U.S. for 24 years and has no criminal record, the Star Democrat reports. www.stardem.com/news/local_n...
Easton minister detained by ICE
EASTON — A beloved Easton minister was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents, taken to Salisbury and is now at the Baltimore ICE detention center where he is
www.stardem.com
July 24, 2025 at 1:29 PM
"She said her father has spent his time in detainment ministering to ICE agents."
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@LawRightsReligion.Bsky.Social (LRRP)—the pre-eminent legal-strategy center reclaiming religious liberty for all—will make Union Theological Seminary (Union) its new institutional home this summer, capping eleven years of path-breaking work at Columbia Law School.
July 14, 2025 at 8:24 PM
@LawRightsReligion.Bsky.Social (LRRP)—the pre-eminent legal-strategy center reclaiming religious liberty for all—will make Union Theological Seminary (Union) its new institutional home this summer, capping eleven years of path-breaking work at Columbia Law School.