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fromBoston.com
1 day ago

Illinois church Nativity scenes add zip ties, gas masks, and ICE to protest immigration raids

These and other stark reimaginings of Christ's birth are drawing praise and outrage as churches turn the Christmas tableau into a commentary on federal immigration enforcement under the Trump administration. Their creators say they are placing the ancient story in a contemporary frame, portraying the Holy Family as refugees to reflect on the fear of separation and deportation that many families - including their own parishioners - are experiencing today.
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fromHyperallergic
4 days ago

Anti-ICE Nativities Take a Stand Against Trump's Cruelty

Nativity scenes protesting ICE enforcement and deportations are appearing in U.S. churches and drawing objections from Catholic authorities and federal officials.
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