Several churches across the country are setting up nativity scenes this holiday season that make a political statement about immigration enforcement, with some depicting the Holy Family as missing or detained.

These nativity displays come as faith leaders continue to advocate for immigrant communities amid the Trump administration's aggressive immigration agenda.

At St. Susanna Parish in Dedham, Massachusetts, the traditional nativity scene is empty except for a sign reading "ICE was here" and noting "the Holy Family is safe in the sanctuary of our church."

Similarly, at Urban Village Church in River Forest, Illinois, the nativity scene displays a sign stating: "Due to ICE activity in our community, the Holy Family is in hiding."

Another at Lake Street Church in Evanston, Illinois, sho

See Full Page