The detentions add to a growing number of church members and Christians seeking religious protection who get picked up by ICE. Often they have no apparent criminal history. In many instances, they were in the United States lawfully, complying with orders from immigration courts. ICE has traditionally not deported individuals with pending asylum petitions, who are allowed to work while their cases proceed. #wtf #firstamendment #humanrights https://www.christianitytoday.com/2025/06/ice-arrests-church-leaders-christians-fleeing-persecution/