Immigration Enforcement and Religious Freedom

The article discusses the battle between Boston officials and federal law enforcement over illegal immigration enforcement, with a focus on the impact on religious groups. It covers a lawsuit by a coalition of religious groups against the Trump administration's directive and a federal judge's ruling to revert to Biden-era rules in certain locations.

Religious Groups Sue Government Over Immigration Policy

More than two dozen religious groups are suing the federal government over the Trump administration's policy allowing immigration agents to make arrests at 'sensitive locations,' including houses of worship. They argue that the policy infringes on their religious freedom and have seen decreased attendance due to fear. They are seeking a permanent injunction against immigration enforcement activities at houses of worship without a judicial warrant or under certain pressing circumstances.

U.S. Supreme Court to Decide on Religious Charities and Unemployment Taxes

The U.S. Supreme Court will decide whether charities run by religious groups have to pay unemployment taxes, with Catholic Charities challenging Wisconsin's decision to deny them exemption from such taxes.

Religious Service Attendance in the U.S.

Church attendance in the U.S. has declined over the past two decades, with only 30% of adults attending religious services weekly or almost every week. The most observant group is The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, followed by Protestants, Muslims, and Catholics. Majorities of Jewish, Orthodox, Buddhist, and Hindu Americans seldom or never attend religious services.