Steven Harras

Steven Harras

Steven Harras is a long-time journalist whose articles have appeared in CQ-Roll Call, The Washington Post, and Bureau of National Affairs. He is a licensed attorney, having graduated from St. John's University School of Law in New York City. Steve also holds a M.A. in Journalism and Public Affairs from The American University in Washington, D.C.

Articles by Steven Harras

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U.S. Supreme Court hears dispute over faith-based pregnancy centers

Dec 2, 2025 / 17:04 pm

The U.S. Supreme Court considered whether a New Jersey faith-based pregnancy center may challenge a state subpoena demanding donor information.

Police vehicles surround the Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility on Oct. 31, 2025, in Broadview, Illinois. Credit: Jamie Kelter Davis/Getty Images

Faith leaders file suit to distribute Communion at ICE facility

Nov 19, 2025 / 18:38 pm

Catholic faith leaders filed suit to gain access to a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Illinois where clergy were denied entry to distribute Communion.

Auxiliary Bishop Jose María García-Maldonado attempts to visit detainees at the Broadview, Illinois, immigration facility and was not admitted Nov. 1, 2025. Credit: Bryan Sebastian, courtesy of Coalition for Spiritual and Public Leadership

DHS blasts order for improvements to migrant facility, says it houses ‘worst of the worst’

Nov 7, 2025 / 18:40 pm

The Trump administration denounced a federal judge’s ruling that mandated cleanliness and hygiene standards at an ICE facility in Illinois.

A Catholic delegation attempts to bring Communion to detainees at the Broadview, Illinois, immigration facility and was not admitted Nov. 1, 2025. Credit: Bryan Sebastian, courtesy of Coalition for Spiritual and Public Leadership

Judge orders halt to alleged ‘inhumane’ conditions for Illinois detainees

Nov 5, 2025 / 18:58 pm

A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to maintain strict cleanliness and hygiene requirements for migrants detained at an Illinois facility.

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins hosts a USDA all-staff meeting on May 23, 2025, in Washington, D.C. Rollins announced the termination of household food insecurity reports in September 2025. Credit: USDAgov, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

Trump administration’s move to end annual hunger report meets criticism

Oct 20, 2025 / 05:20 am

The Trump administration is ceasing publishing a report on food insecurity over objections of health groups, anti-hunger activists, and academics.

U.S. Catholic bishops urged Congress to end the federal government shutdown, but only if lawmakers ensure that tax credits are not used for abortions. Credit: Traci L. Clever/Shutterstock

Bishops urge end to shutdown while calling for Obamacare abortion limits

Oct 17, 2025 / 12:10 pm

U.S. Catholic bishops urged Congress to end the federal government shutdown, but only if lawmakers ensure that tax credits are not used for abortions.