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Following Immigration Ban, Religious Leaders Propose Using Places Of Worship As Sanctuaries

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Some religious leaders in Massachusetts are joining together to help those affected by President Trump's executive order on immigration. They want to establish so-called "sanctuary" churches and synagogues, and they're holding an event Tuesday to outline the details.

Laura Everett, executive director of the Massachusetts Council of Churches, joined WBUR to discuss the proposal.

This segment aired on January 30, 2017.

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Deborah Becker is a senior correspondent and host at WBUR. Her reporting focuses on mental health, criminal justice and education.

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