An Austin couple is making a Christmas tradition of controversial nativity displays in their front yard.

This year's nativity has the manger of baby Jesus in a cage labeled "ICE," separated from a mournful Mary and Joseph.

"We are making a statement because during this holiday season no matter what country you live in, no matter what your ethnicity is, you should be with your family at this time," resident Kate Naranjo told KTBC-TV. "This is a reflection of Jesus' story. He was a refugee."

Austin couple builds controversial nativity scene with baby Jesus in ICE cage This Christmas instead of being tucked away in a manger, one nativity scene in Central Austin, Texas shows baby Jesus behind bars in an ICE detainment cage. https://bit.ly/2LwEyjt Posted by FOX 7 Austin on Saturday, December 22, 2018

The display included a scroll with text from the Statue of Liberty, reading "give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free."

Naranjo and her husband, Jonathan Stanich, made a similar statement last year, when the couple designed a Grinch-themed display, including a yellow-wigged cutout dragging a sleigh with presents labeled DACA, ACA and net neutrality. A Cindy Lou Who cutout held a sign reading "VOTE 2018."