Including two priests and a nun. could be sentenced for up to 5 years In prison and fined up to $10.000 for their activities. During the course of the trial. the jury was not allowed to hear evidence or defense arguments relating to the humanitarian motives of the defendants. The court also rejected arguments relating to the Refugees Act of 1980 and the granting of political asylum. The trial of the sanctuary activists has raised Important moral and legal questions. Once again. a group of conscientious Americans have decided to follow their conscience and engage in acts of civil disobedience.
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