Judge Theodore D. Chuang of the US District Court for the District of Maryland ruled that various religious groups can proceed with their challenge to a DHS policy that permits immigration enforcement actions near places of worship. The religious groups argue that the policy violates the Administrative Procedure Act because its implementation was arbitrary and capricious, DHS exceeded its jurisdiction, and the policy violated constitutional rights.
Also happening: The US Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit heard oral arguments in which faith groups challenge the Trump administration’s policy rescinding a Biden-era guidance limiting arrests in sensitive locations like churches and hospitals. The appeals court signaled it may allow the lawsuit to proceed after a lower court dismissed it as too speculative.
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