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Anti-ICE Protesters Disrupt Minnesota Church Service

January 22nd, 2026

Anti-ICE activists disrupted a Sunday church service where an ICE chief also serves as pastor with chants demanding justice for Renee Good. As national outrage brews, how far is too far when faith and protest collide?

Political & Religious Controversy 162 Comments

Faith Leaders Protest Killing of Renee Good in Minneapolis

January 14th, 2026

Faith leaders nationwide are protesting the killing of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE agent, exposing deep divides over state power, police accountability, and the role of religion in political protest.

Political & Religious Controversy 303 Comments

Was Jesus an Illegal Immigrant?

December 12th, 2025

Reading biblical texts about the birth of Jesus, there's an overlooked theme with parallels to a hot button-issue of our own time: immigration. Was Jesus an immigrant? If so, was he a legal immigrant?

ULC Minister Training & Education 108 Comments

Report: ICE Plans to Raid Churches This Holiday Season

November 21st, 2025

ICE is reportedly ramping up immigration raids at churches this holiday season, shattering long-held norms holding that houses of worship are traditionally considered “off limits” for immigration enforcement.

Political & Religious Controversy 239 Comments

Country Singer Calls Out Christian Hypocrisy Over Immigration Policy

October 17th, 2025

A country music star has sparked controversy with a viral video about the ICE immigration crackdown. Country artist Bryan Andrews criticized immigration policies – and called out the Christians who support them.

Political & Religious Controversy 91 Comments

Clergy Deeply Divided On Immigration Crackdown

October 9th, 2025

Clergy find themselves at a crossroads over how to handle the immigration crisis, with some endorsing ICE raids, detentions, and deportations, and others out protesting those very same things. What would Jesus do?

Political & Religious Controversy 133 Comments

Pope Leo Wades Into Abortion Debate

October 2nd, 2025

Pope Leo ignited a firestorm of controversy with a recent statement questioning whether those who support the poor treatment of immigrants and the death penalty can truly be considered "pro-life".

Political & Religious Controversy 76 Comments

Faith Leaders Confront Alligator Alcatraz in Weekly Vigils

August 28th, 2025

Every Sunday, clergy descend on the controversial immigration detention center in Florida known as Alligator Alcatraz, vowing to shut down the detention center they call cruel, inhumane, and unholy.

Political & Religious Controversy 75 Comments

A Carpenter Named Jesus is Facing Deportation

August 15th, 2025

A carpenter named Jesus has been arrested by ICE. Now his church community is fighting to keep him from being deported. How one man's story sheds light on the debate over what the future of America should look like.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 152 Comments

What Do the Abrahamic Faiths Say About Immigrants?

June 13th, 2025

As LA erupts in protest over ICE raids on immigrant communities, many are looking to their holy books for guidance. What do Judaism, Christianity, and Islam really say about immigrants and strangers?

Political & Religious Controversy 170 Comments

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