Trump immigration policy: Nothing 'off-limits' for immigration enforcement raids
Nothing "off-limits" for immigration enforcement raids, says Trump administration
It was January 2018 that the Rranxburgaj family entered a sanctuary within Central United Methodist Church as refugees from Albania. Ded was caring for his ailing wife, the mother of his children, when he was ordered deported under the first Trump administration.
DETROIT (FOX 2) - It is day three of President Donald Trump's second term in the White House, and he has already signed several executive orders.
Meanwhile, Trump says they will allow agents to enter and make arrests of immigrants in sensitive spaces previously off limits, like churches, schools, and hospitals.
The backstory:
It was January 2018 that the Rranxburgaj family entered a sanctuary within Central United Methodist Church as refugees from Albania.
Ded was caring for his ailing wife, the mother of his children, when he was ordered deported under the first Trump administration.
Reverend Doctor Jill Hardt Zundel, who is a retired senior pastor, is committed to housing immigrant families at risk of deportation.
Ded's family lived at the church for three years as their legal case played out. They have since been freed.
"We saved a family, and we kept a family together, and I think that's what's more important," said Zundel.

What's next:
Now Trump is back in the White House and is promising mass deportations of immigrants here illegally, an end to the constitutionally protected birthright citizenship, and a change in policy.
His administration says they are now allowing agents to enter and make arrests in very sensitive places, previously not allowed.
Local perspective:
Reverend Paul Perez is the current pastor at Central United Methodist Church and is ready to help those who feel threatened by the policies.
"The only effect it will have is to really strike fear into our communities and among our immigrant neighbors and really just terrorize and traumatize another generation," he said. "The type of deportations the Trump administration is talking about will impact and separate families."
They hope to keep these families together, working as a sanctuary for all people, despite the new policies.
"We've housed many families who are working through their asylum process— that we're going to continue to do that," said Perez.
What they're saying:
Meanwhile, a DHS spokesperson commented on the policy change:
"This action empowers the brave men and women in CBP and ICE to enforce our immigration laws and catch criminal aliens—including murderers and rapists—who have illegally come into our country. Criminals will no longer be able to hide in America’s schools and churches to avoid arrest. The Trump Administration will not tie the hands of our brave law enforcement, and instead trusts them to use common sense."
The pastors say so many people have reached out to ask about immigrant rights and how they can help.
They'll be having active dialogue with the community to talk about moving forward.
What you can do:
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The Source: FOX 2 spoke with the Central United Methodist Church and the DHS.
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