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During a heightened time of debate and anxiety, many faith communities have joined or are considering joining what’s known as the “Sanctuary Movement.” The concept of sanctuary has historical roots, but it isn’t legally supported. Faith communities and other nonprofits should investigate the potential risks they can assume before joining the Sanctuary Movement.
Dallin Lykins of Lewis & Kappes in Indianapolis explains sanctuary, the history of sanctuary, what providing sanctuary means, what it doesn’t mean, and some considerations to keep in mind before becoming a sanctuary congregation. See below for details about Dallin and resources on sanctuary.
Resources for congregations considering sanctuary
- ACLU Sanctuary Congregation and Harboring FAQ
- Immigration and Customs Enforcement memo on “sensitive locations”
- Sanctuary Movement homepage
- Q&A: What Churches Should Know About Immigration Law, Church Law & Tax
- How Churches Can Give Sanctuary and Still Support the Law, Christianity Today
You can get in touch with Dallin and see his biographical information here.
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