RNS Morning Report - At AmFest, Turning Point USA leaders leverage Kirk's 'martyrdom' to rally young voters

 

Top Stories At AmFest, Turning Point USA leaders leverage Kirk’s ‘martyrdom’ to rally young voters PHOENIX (RNS) — At AmericaFest — where ICE merch is sold beside ‘Jesus Won’ T-shirts — the idea that conservative values are God-ordained may be the biggest unifying factor. Eritrean imam dies in ICE custody as detainee deaths hit 20-year high (RNS) — Fouad Saeed Abdulkadir is one of four people who died in immigration detention over a four-day period this month, raising alarm among advocates about deteriorating conditions at immigration facilities.  New Jersey religious activists call for investigation after ICE detainee’s death NEWARK, N.J. (RNS) — The death of Jean Wilson Brutus marks the first recorded death at Delaney Hall — the largest immigrant detention facility on the East Coast — since its reopening in May. David Henrie, of ‘How I Met Your Mother,’ on how Catholic faith reshaped his life and work VATICAN CITY (RNS) — In Rome to promote a Christmas gift drive for the poor, the sitcom star talks about his faith and the new religious 'headwind' in Hollywood. NFL players urge Trump, Congress to address religious persecution in Nigeria (RNS) — More than 60 current and former players affiliated with a Christian publication urged US leaders to come to the aid of persecuted Christians and other religious groups in Nigeria. Opinion Who inherits the Seven Mountains Mandate after Charlie Kirk? (RNS) — Kirk's Turning Point USA has gone far beyond its student roots and is now indispensable for the evangelical mandate movement. The most frightening moment in ‘Nuremberg’ (RNS) — With one phrase, the new film about historical events becomes hyper-relevant to our times. ICYMI New York’s religious hate crimes can be prevented through building bridges, city official says NEW YORK (RNS) — ‘I always tell people: If I’m doing my job well, hate crime numbers will go up because we’re educating people about what a hate crime is, and then they’ll know to report it,’ Vijah Ramjattan said. How an LA interfaith coalition is using ‘freedom schools’ to defend against ICE LOS ANGELES (RNS) — One LA is convening faith-based ‘freedom schools’ that help residents learn what to do if confronted by immigration enforcement. The movement also led to a recent public hearing. In Other News Richard Moth appointed Roman Catholic archbishop of Westminster Immigration crackdown creates fault lines among Baptists Support Our Work As a nonprofit newsroom that covers all faiths, RNS sits uniquely at the intersection of freedom of the press and freedom of religion. News tips or feedback? Email comments@religionnews.com. Like the Morning Report? Share it with a friend. Forwarded this newsletter? Subscribe here. We rely on reader donations to power our reporting. Donate here. Or send a check to: Religion News Foundation PO Box 1808 Columbia, MO 65205

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