Faith leaders and teachers prepare after Trump allows immigration arrests at schools and churches
CHICAGO — Faith leaders, school administrators and teachers in this sanctuary city said they will fight to protect their communities after the Trump administration said it will end a long-standing policy that prevented federal immigration authorities from arresting migrants in churches, schools and hospitals.
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