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Protests in Places of Worship 2023

Protests and demonstrations in places of worship, particularly in relation to federal law enforcement actions and the treatment of these sites as either shields, sanctuaries, or legally protected areas.

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How have places of worship been treated in past protests tied to federal law enforcement actions?

Places of worship have been treated in two contrasting ways during protests tied to federal law-enforcement actions: as shields and sanctuaries that protestors sometimes occupy or invoke for moral aut...