Kansas City church moves services underground to shield illegal immigrants from ICE enforcement
A Kansas City church has moved its services to a locked basement to protect undocumented immigrants from ICE enforcement following policy changes that allow immigration raids near religious sites. Pastor Rick Behrens of Grandview Park Presbyterian Church criticized the government for undermining the safety of religious sanctuaries. The church has also become a training center for activists on how to monitor and respond to immigration enforcement activities.
- ▪Grandview Park Presbyterian Church in Kansas City moved services to a locked basement to shield undocumented immigrants from ICE.
- ▪The Trump administration rescinded a Biden-era policy in January 2025 that had restricted ICE enforcement near churches, schools, and hospitals.
- ▪The church now serves as a training hub for activists on monitoring immigration enforcement and supporting immigrant communities.
- ▪Pastor Rick Behrens participated in an interfaith prayer vigil urging churches to take protective actions ahead of the FIFA World Cup matches in Kansas City.
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Culture Trends Kansas City church moves services underground to shield illegal immigrants from ICE enforcement Pastor Rick Behrens will conduct services in a locked church basement By Kristine Parks Fox News Published May 5, 2026 1:18pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Anti-ICE mob violently confronts federal agents in NYC after immigrant arrest A violent anti-ICE mob clashed with federal agents in Brooklyn, New York, after the arrest of Chidozie Wilson Okeke, a Nigerian immigrant with prior criminal charges. Eight activists were arrested amid the chaos. Mayor Zohran Mamdani condemned ICE raids, while Fox News contributor Hugh Hewitt criticized his stance.
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