Summary
Some U.S. churches are using Nativity scenes in creative ways to protest President Trump's immigration policies. These scenes feature elements like ICE agents and separated Holy Family figures to express disagreement with increased immigration enforcement. The displays are part of a broader movement of Christian groups voicing concerns about immigration.
Key Facts
- U.S. churches are using Nativity scenes to protest immigration policies by including elements like ICE agents and separating figures of the Holy Family.
- The protest comes in response to increased immigration crackdowns by the Trump administration.
- Churches involved include Lake Street Church in Illinois, Missiongathering Church in North Carolina, and St. Susanna Parish in Massachusetts.
- Some church installations were vandalized, leading to damage and restoration efforts.
- Local church leaders and organizations like the Interfaith Alliance are advocating for values such as care and protection for immigrants.
- Some critics say using Nativity scenes for political messages is disrespectful and divisive.
- The Department of Homeland Security remarked that the depictions in these scenes do not accurately represent ICE actions.
