Christian and Jewish groups file a federal lawsuit challenging a Trump administration move giving immigration agents more leeway to make arrests at houses of worship.

After taking office, President Trump rescinded a policy that instructed immigration agents to steer clear of sensitive locations like churches, schools and hospitals.

The lawsuit, from faith groups that collectively represent millions of Americans, argues the new policy violates their religious freedom.

The lawsuit, filed in U.S. District Court in Washington, contends that the new policy is spreading fear of raids.

More than two-dozen religious groups sued the Trump administration Tuesday over a recent policy changes that makes it easier for immigration agents to make arrests in houses of worship—the latest in a slew of legal actions as Democrats and others fight President Donald Trump and cost-cutting czar Elon Musk in court.

Specifics of detainments have been scarce, leaving it unclear whether the criminals being targeted make up a significant share of those being captured.

Some people caught in Trump administration immigration operations have already been released back into the United States on a monitoring program.

Dozens of religious groups are challenging President Donald Trump's order on refugee resettlement and immigration enforcement inside worship spaces.

A coalition of over two dozen Christian and Jewish groups has filed a federal lawsuit challenging the Trump administration's policy allowing immigration agents to arrest migrants at houses of worship.

Trump administration's policy giving immigration agents more leeway to make arrests at "sensitive locations" like churches.