Religion and politics are always a combustible mix. During the long debate over gay marriage, many people of faith and their leaders argued that it violated their deeply held religious beliefs. Now, more are speaking out against our nation's immigration laws and their enforcement by the Trump administration. And they're using religious convictions as the reason why. Today, some faith leaders gathered in Washtenaw County to make a passionate declaration of support for protecting immigrants from deportation. I spoke with a few and asked them their thoughts on the role of so-called "sanctuary churches," and what happens when their actions run contrary to our nation's laws. Rev. Justo Gonzalez, Latinx Ministry Coordinator, United Church of Christ - Grand Rapids: I think that the responsibility of us, of people of faith, is to educate our communities, to challenge our communities and to encourage our communities to mobilize in the work of justice. ICE has the right to break into my building
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