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D.C. Circuit Grants Religious Groups Standing to Challenge Trump Immigration Policy

By Drooid · Oct 21, 2026, 11:38 PM UTC · How we work

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The D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals granted standing to religious groups to challenge President Donald Trump’s immigration policy.
Judges Florence Pan and Robert Wilkins voted 2-1 to allow the suit, while Judge Neomi Rao dissented.
Acting DHS Secretary Benjamine Huffman rescinded the 2011 Obama guidance on Jan 20 2025, ending school and church protections.
The appeals court remanded the case for reconsideration after District Judge Dabney Friedrich denied a preliminary injunction.

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The D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals granted standing to religious groups to challenge President Donald Trump’s immigration policy.
Judges Florence Pan and Robert Wilkins voted 2-1 to allow the suit, while Judge Neomi Rao dissented.
Acting DHS Secretary Benjamine Huffman rescinded the 2011 Obama guidance on Jan 20 2025, ending school and church protections.
The appeals court remanded the case for reconsideration after District Judge Dabney Friedrich denied a preliminary injunction.