400 Acts of Hostility Against Churches Last Year, ICE Deported Child with Cancer, Netanyahu Defends Gaza War

In this episode, we discuss the closure of an LGBT advocacy group that sought to challenge religious exemptions at federally funded Christian colleges, exploring the broader implications for LGBTQ+ rights and religious freedom in education. Next, we shift our focus to the Middle East, examining the recent Israel Defense Forces airstrike in Gaza City that resulted in the tragic death of Al Jazeera journalist Anas Al-Sharif, considering the impact on press freedom and regional tensions. Finally, we address a concerning legal battle involving ICE, as the agency faces accusations of unlawfully deporting two mothers and their children, including a child with stage 4 kidney cancer, highlighting ongoing debates surrounding immigration enforcement and humanitarian rights.