Archive · 29 Sep 2025
Sanctuary Movement Seeks Religious Allies Amid Immigration Crackdown
The sanctuary movement, designed to help immigrants, wants more religious places like temples and gurdwaras to offer support.
The movement started to protect people facing deportation.
Due to tougher immigration rules, the movement is working to expand its reach.
They also offer training and support to help people understand their rights.
Some religious groups are hesitant, worried about drawing unwanted attention.
ICE agents are arresting immigrants in public spaces like courthouses, causing concern within immigrant communities.
The sanctuary movement seeks to involve temples and gurdwaras.
Efforts intensified due to US immigration crackdown.
ICE agents have arrested immigrants at immigration courthouses.
Ravi Ragbir heads the New Sanctuary Coalition.
The coalition is conducting 'Know Your Rights' training.
- Who
- Ravi Ragbir and the New Sanctuary Coalition
- What
- Pushing for gurdwaras and temples to join the sanctuary movement
- When
- Efforts intensified after 2016 and during the US immigration crackdown
- Where
- New York
- Why
- To create a safety net and provide protection for immigrants
Advocates for Immigrants
Immigration Enforcement
Religious Involvement
Advocates for Immigrants
Advocates seek to have gurdwaras and temples join the sanctuary movement.
Immigration Enforcement
Some religious institutions are hesitant to participate.
Immigration Enforcement Tactics
Advocates for Immigrants
Advocates believe the crackdown is too harsh and seek to protect those affected.
Immigration Enforcement
ICE is acting without due process and instilling fear.
- Movement Goal
- Expand sanctuary network to include gurdwaras and Hindu temples
- Key Figure
- Ravi Ragbir, New Sanctuary Coalition
- Recent Action
- ICE arresting immigrants at courthouses
- Context
- Efforts intensified due to US immigration crackdown
- Movement Tactic
- Conducting 'Know Your Rights' training sessions