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The church resisting Trump’s mass deportation in the name of God

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The Right Rev Jennifer Reddall sees a parallel between the Nativity and the plight of many of those who attend her services.

She is very concerned’ that worshippers could be arrested on their way out of church.

Trump ’s determination to conduct the biggest removal operation of undocumented migrants in US history threatens her congregation.

Migrant rights campaigner Reyna Montoya says families need to prepare for their removal.

Some parents may need to give their children 'power of attorney' to act on their behalf.

Trump pursued a family separation policy during his first administration in 2018 , in what was called a “ zero -tolerance” approach.

The incoming president has not said if he would revive the same strategy.

The extent to which those who have been law-abiding since illegally entering the US are under threat of removal remains unclear.

But when asked what would happen if a grandmother was caught up in a targeted’ raid, Homan said it depends’ with that decision left to a judge.