Immigration Crackdown at DC Church Reveals the Human Cost of Overreach

In the heart of Washington, D.C., just blocks from the White House, the Shrine of the Sacred Heart stands as a century-old sanctuary for immigrants seeking both spiritual refuge and a path to prosperity. Yet recent federal immigration enforcement actions have turned this haven into a place marked by fear and uncertainty.Since August, more than 40 members of Sacred Heart’s predominantly immigrant congregation have been detained or deported amid an aggressive immigration crackdown ostensibly targeting violent criminals. But as parishioners themselves attest, many innocent families are caught in the crossfire—prompting some to ask: how long will Washington’s heavy-handed approach trample...