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Churches Use Nativity Scenes to Protest Immigration Enforcement

12/14/2025

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Churches Protest Immigration

Churches in Illinois and Massachusetts protest federal immigration enforcement by displaying Nativity scenes.
Images show baby Jesus in a cage or Mary in a gas mask to reflect deportation fears.
The Archdiocese of Boston has ordered removal of these displays, stressing worship over political messaging.
Activists say the actions address trauma caused by ICE raids intensified in recent months.

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Clergy Oppose Immigration

Community-based defense projects in Chicago gain support from local officials.
Alderman Raymond Lopez faces backlash as residents protest outside his office after he ignored calls about ICE raids.
Activists claim police collaborate with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), undermining Chicago's welcoming ordinance.
Clergy members, including Pastor Michael Woolf, emphasize opposition to aggressive immigration tactics.
They advocate solidarity and action to address detention conditions and deportation practices.

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Churches Protest Immigration

Churches in Illinois and Massachusetts protest federal immigration enforcement by displaying Nativity scenes.
Images show baby Jesus in a cage or Mary in a gas mask to reflect deportation fears.
The Archdiocese of Boston has ordered removal of these displays, stressing worship over political messaging.
Activists say the actions address trauma caused by ICE raids intensified in recent months.

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