Kaji Dousa
When faith says to help migrants – and the law says don’t
By Laura E. Alexander — May 23, 2023
(The Conversation) — As governments crack down at their borders, religious groups’ teachings to help the stranger remain unchanged.
Judge rules immigration officials violated pastor’s religious freedom rights
By Jack Jenkins — March 27, 2023
(RNS) — 'The government’s approach — stalling, gaslighting, even lying — was entirely unconvincing to the court, and I am thrilled for the vindication,' said the Rev. Kaji Douša.
Pastor asks federal court to sanction immigration officials
By Jack Jenkins — December 22, 2021
(RNS) — The request is part of an ongoing lawsuit in which the pastor accuses federal officials of violating her religious freedom by surveilling her after she officiated at immigrant weddings.
New documents show government targeted NYC pastor for officiating immigrant weddings
By Jack Jenkins — January 9, 2020
(RNS) — "My faith and belief in ministering to the vulnerable brought me to the border,” the Rev. Kaji Douša said. “It's now undeniably clear that the government targeted me for this very calling."
Coalition of 850 religious leaders backs lawsuit against DHS surveillance of pastor
By Aysha Khan — July 25, 2019
(RNS) — Manhattan pastor Kaji Douša filed a federal lawsuit accusing U.S. officials of violating her religious liberty by detaining and surveilling her over her border ministry. Now, more than 850 clergy members are standing in support of her.
Pastor surveilled after ministering to migrants sues US government
By Aysha Khan — July 9, 2019
(RNS) — A New York pastor, the Rev. Kaji Douša, has filed a federal lawsuit alleging that U.S officials violated her religious freedom when she was put on a watchlist over her ministry to migrants at the border.
Immigration officials accused of targeting faith leader and religious groups
By Jack Jenkins — March 20, 2019
(RNS) — A November 2018 clash between government agents and protestors at the U.S.-Mexican border, officials say, has prompted investigation that has caught up clergy and other faith-based activists.
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