Two groups of churches in Georgia are suing the federal government for revoking a policy that protected places of worship from immigration enforcement actions.
Religious leaders say their congregants are scared and leaving pews empty.
In January, the Department of Homeland Security rescinded the long-held sensitive locations policy, which meant federal law enforcement would operate in or near a house of worship only in rare circumstances.
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