More than two-dozen Christian and Jewish groups representing millions of Americans — ranging from the Episcopal Church and the Union for Reform Judaism to the Mennonites and Unitarian Universalists — filed a federal court lawsuit Tuesday challenging a Trump administration move giving immigration agents more leeway to make arrests at houses of

After taking office, President Trump rescinded a policy that instructed immigration agents to steer clear of sensitive locations like churches, schools and hospitals.

The lawsuit, from faith groups that collectively represent millions of Americans, argues the new policy violates their religious freedom.

Some people caught in Trump administration immigration operations have already been released back into the United States on a monitoring program.

Specifics of detainments have been scarce, leaving it unclear whether the criminals being targeted make up a significant share of those being captured.

Over 27 religious groups challenge Trump's immigration policy allowing arrests in places of worship, citing fears of deportation and religious freedom.- Watch Video on English Oneindia

Trump administration's policy giving immigration agents more leeway to make arrests at "sensitive locations" like churches.