The Episcopal Church

The Episcopal Church has a deep commitment to welcoming strangers and advocating for just and humane immigration policies. When the Trump administration rescinded the sensitive locations memo, The Episcopal Church joined with other religious groups to argue that the change infringes on our religious freedom.

Now, we ask for you to join in advocating for legislation to ensure our religious freedom is protected. In keeping with that commitment, we advocate for the passage of the Protecting Sensitive Locations Act (H.R. 1061/S.455).

H.R. 1061/S.455 would prohibit federal agents from conducting immigration enforcement activities at sensitive locations such as:

Places of worship (churches, synagogues, mosques, temples, etc.)
Schools and educational facilities
Hospitals and medical treatment facilities
Courthouses and polling places
Sites of government assistance or emergency relief

As stated in the lawsuit The Episcopal Church joined, the Trump Administration's actions have created a "chilling effect" on the ability of people to freely exercise their religious beliefs and seek necessary medical care, and even threaten educational opportunities. This undermines vital institutions and services on which our society depends.

Take Action:

Please contact your members of Congress and urge them to cosponsor H.R. 1061/S. 455, the Protecting Sensitive Locations Act. By supporting this legislation, you will help ensure that our communities can continue to access essential services and exercise their fundamental rights without fear.

Episcopal Church Resolutions:

2022-A022: Commend and Endorse the Work of Episcopal Migration Ministries
2018-A178: Denounce Inhumane Immigration Policies and Advocate on Behalf of Migrants
2018-C009: Urge Church to Become a Sanctuary in Support of Immigrants
2018-D009: Set Forth Christian Principles to Guide Responses to Human Migration

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