Reports of U.S. Immigration Visits to Sikh Gurdwaras Stir Debate

Conflicting accounts emerge as Sikh groups raise concerns over faith sanctity, while community leaders deny enforcement actions.

U.S. Department of Homeland Security officials reportedly visited gurdwaras in New York and New Jersey to check for undocumented immigrants.
Sikh community leaders, including those from the Sikh Cultural Society, have denied any enforcement actions or raids at gurdwaras, attributing reports to miscommunication.
The Trump administration recently rescinded guidelines restricting immigration enforcement in 'sensitive' areas like places of worship, prompting alarm from Sikh groups.
Organizations such as SALDEF and the Sikh Coalition have condemned these policy changes, citing threats to religious sanctity and immigrant safety.
Community leaders and Sikh advocacy groups continue to call for clarity, urging the government to respect the sanctity of gurdwaras and avoid actions that could deter attendance.