(RNS) — In two separate lawsuits, religious organizations are pushing back against the Trump administration’s attempt to open the way for immigration raids at “sensitive locations,” such as houses of worship. On Capitol Hill, Democratic lawmakers are joining with several religious groups to pass the Protecting Sensitive Locations Act, which would restrict immigration enforcement actions at various “public religious ceremonies.”  But the fact is, faith-based organizations are already among the most equipped institutions to resist Trumpian fascism. To resist I.C.E. raids, they only need to adapt a form of direct action known as civilian-based defense, which uses non-violent means to protect vulnerable groups. Before explaining civilian-based self-defense, it’s worth noting not only how, but also why houses of worship are the right institutions to assume this responsibility. The first reason is simply because ICE is knocking at their doors. While no raids have entered a house of worship to detain migrants at prayer, at least two people have been held outside their churches. A Guatemalan man with a standing deportation order was arrested in the parking …