February 25, 2025
Judicial Actiivist Bans ICE Raids in "Places of Worship"
Timothy Birdnow
A radical judge has banned ICE from raiding Churches or Synagogues or other "places of worship" in a ridiculously empty-headed ruling.
Judge Theodore Cheung said in his ruling:
So, if you have a "religiious belief that cause you to welcome and serve" anyone, does that exempt you from the law? If you welcome and serve fetuses does that allow you to invade an abortion clinic? If your religion says you do not support abortion, does that give you the authority to ban abortion in hospitals you run? The answer was a resounding NO in actual cases that came up in the last few years.
What of the tax laws which forbid churches from giving political opinions? That is far, far more intrusive than arresting people who have openly violated our laws.
And who is spared and for what? Can a murderer be excused from arrest by hiding out in a church or synagogue?
Also, what actually constitutes a "place of worship" anyway? Must it be a formal structure that is licensed by the government? Many folks worship in the woods or on hilltops or other such places. If we say you cannot raid a "place of worship" how long before you extend that definition to include, well, everything?
The judge's wife is Jacinda Ma, a radical pro-immigration activist with strong ties to George Soros.
There is nothing in Federal law that prohibits government raids in "places of worship". I would remind everyone of the raid made on the Branch Davidian compound in Waco Texas during the Clinton years. That was a "place of worship" and it was burned to the ground and the people broiled like chickens along with their leader David Koresh. Nobody said at the time it was unconstitutional for the ATF to raid and even burn the place.
The rule that Trump overturned was an executive order by the Biden Administration, nothing more. So now the President cannot overturn an executive order with an executive order?
This judge is making law, not interpreting it.
A radical judge has banned ICE from raiding Churches or Synagogues or other "places of worship" in a ridiculously empty-headed ruling.
Judge Theodore Cheung said in his ruling:
"Armed law enforcement officers operating in or at places of worship pursuant to the 2025 policy will adversely affect the ability of Quakers and Sikhs to follow their religious beliefs or worship freely.
And given that each of Plaintiffs has religious beliefs that cause them to welcome and serve immigrants, has significant immigrant membership or operates in communities with significant immigrant populations, and has not disavowed that they will continue to serve immigrants both with and without legal status, it is reasonable to expect that DHS will direct immigration enforcement toward Plaintiffs specifically."
And given that each of Plaintiffs has religious beliefs that cause them to welcome and serve immigrants, has significant immigrant membership or operates in communities with significant immigrant populations, and has not disavowed that they will continue to serve immigrants both with and without legal status, it is reasonable to expect that DHS will direct immigration enforcement toward Plaintiffs specifically."
So, if you have a "religiious belief that cause you to welcome and serve" anyone, does that exempt you from the law? If you welcome and serve fetuses does that allow you to invade an abortion clinic? If your religion says you do not support abortion, does that give you the authority to ban abortion in hospitals you run? The answer was a resounding NO in actual cases that came up in the last few years.
What of the tax laws which forbid churches from giving political opinions? That is far, far more intrusive than arresting people who have openly violated our laws.
And who is spared and for what? Can a murderer be excused from arrest by hiding out in a church or synagogue?
Also, what actually constitutes a "place of worship" anyway? Must it be a formal structure that is licensed by the government? Many folks worship in the woods or on hilltops or other such places. If we say you cannot raid a "place of worship" how long before you extend that definition to include, well, everything?
The judge's wife is Jacinda Ma, a radical pro-immigration activist with strong ties to George Soros.
There is nothing in Federal law that prohibits government raids in "places of worship". I would remind everyone of the raid made on the Branch Davidian compound in Waco Texas during the Clinton years. That was a "place of worship" and it was burned to the ground and the people broiled like chickens along with their leader David Koresh. Nobody said at the time it was unconstitutional for the ATF to raid and even burn the place.
The rule that Trump overturned was an executive order by the Biden Administration, nothing more. So now the President cannot overturn an executive order with an executive order?
This judge is making law, not interpreting it.
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The last time I looked, Quakers and Sikhs were really raising havoc in churches -- their own and others.
Oh, wait. That must have been Paleo-stinians and suchlike...
Oh, wait. That must have been Paleo-stinians and suchlike...
Posted by: Dana Mathewson at February 25, 2025 11:10 PM (aTfFy)
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I hadn't heard that Dana but it wouldn't surprise me; they're called Quakers because they used to quake with emotions at services.
I know they tend to be big liberals.
I know they tend to be big liberals.
Posted by: Timothy Birdnow at February 26, 2025 08:48 AM (QS4mc)
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I think my irony went over your head, Tim. Quakers and Sikhs would be the last people you'd find causing problems in church. At least Quakers would be. Sikhs can get ugly when provoked, I've heard, but I've also heard they don't get provoked unless it's in a situation that you or I would also get pissed off in.
Or -- did your answer go over MY head? Sometimes I write these things too late at night...
Or -- did your answer go over MY head? Sometimes I write these things too late at night...
Posted by: Dana Mathewson at February 28, 2025 02:04 AM (aTfFy)
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