5 things to know after the storming of a Minnesota church by Anti-ICE activists

After activists disrupted a church service in St. Paul, Minnesota, on Sunday over allegations that one of its pastors serves as a federal immigration enforcement agent, the U.S. Department of Justice vowed to investigate potential federal crimes that occurred that day, including potential violations of the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act. Here are five things to know about the anti-ICE protest at Cities Church and the fallout.

5 things to know after the storming of a Minnesota church by Anti-ICE activists

DHS unveils new policy to help pastors amid religious worker visa backlog

The Trump administration has implemented a new policy designed to address the plight of foreign religious workers forced to return home after their temporary visas expire amid a backlog in applications for such workers to apply for permanent residency in the United States. 

DHS unveils new policy to help pastors amid religious worker visa backlog

Baku’s release of Armenian prisoners framed as progress in peace talks

Azerbaijan has released four Armenian prisoners in a development that officials in Yerevan described as a significant step in peace efforts between the two countries. The men were handed over at the Khakari Bridge and are now in Armenian territory, though some groups called it an “incomplete exchange.”

Baku’s release of Armenian prisoners framed as progress in peace talks

Court case may decide fate of religious symbols in public buildings

The European Court of Human Rights is reviewing a case that could determine whether religious symbols may be displayed in courtrooms and other public buildings. The case arises from complaints by Greek atheists who say the presence of Christian icons violated their right to a fair trial and religious freedom.

Court case may decide fate of religious symbols in public buildings

Trump's week in review: Announces 'great healthcare plan,' freezes funding to sanctuary cities

This week, which marked the final full week of the first year of President Donald Trump’s second term in office, saw the president vowing to take action on sanctuary cities and healthcare reform as he faced criticism for making an obscene hand gesture in response to a heckler at the Ford factory in Detroit, Michigan. The Trump administration also took action to address concerns about visa backlogs for religious workers. 

Trump's week in review: Announces 'great healthcare plan,' freezes funding to sanctuary cities

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