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Mennonite Church v. DHS

No. 25-5209 Circuit · Active Active
Court
D.C. Cir.
cadc
Argued
Feb 5, 2026
Filed
Jun 5, 2025
Filed (CL)
Jun 5, 2025
CL Status
active

Case Overview

Mennonite Church USA, et al., appealed Judge Friedrich's denial of its motion for a preliminary injunction which sought to prevent immigration enforcement at or near places of worship.


The Application

History

Mennonite Church USA argued that ICE enforcement at houses of worship violates the First Amendment and other constitutional protections, and that it would suffer irreparable harm to religious freedom and congregant safety if such enforcement were permitted to proceed.

The Conclusion

Judge Friedrich denied the preliminary injunction motion; the case is now on appeal before the D.C. Circuit, where the appellants challenge the denial of emergency relief.

Federal Court TMR-3b383f00 ICE Enforcement in Houses of Worship <br> Appeal of 1:25-cv-00403 Jul 11, 2026
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