Illegal Immigration
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Laken Riley Act passes Senate as Catholic bishops urge ‘meaningful immigration reform’
The Laken Riley Act would subject immigrants who entered the country illegally to detainment if they are charged with or... Read more
Pope Francis calls potential U.S. deportation plans ‘a disgrace’
“If this is true it is a disgrace because it makes the poor unfortunate who have nothing pay the price... Read more
Catholic bishops issue immigration reform guidance: Safeguard communities in humane way
The USCCB guidelines discourage the use of military personnel, resources, and tactics to carry out deportations. Read more
Arizona bishops express ‘grave concern’ over possibility of migrant arrests at churches
The signers of the op-ed included Bishop John Dolan of Phoenix and Bishop Edward J. Weisenburger of Tucson as well... Read more
Report: Policy of immigration enforcement treating churches as ‘sensitive areas’ could end
The “sensitive locations” policy began in 2011 and precludes ICE agents from carrying out immigration enforcement actions in locations like... Read more
New Mexico bishops come out strongly against mass deportations
“We urge the new administration to rethink this proposed deportation policy and instead return to bipartisan negotiations to repair the... Read more
Arizona bishops oppose proposed state crackdown against illegal immigration
The bishops of Arizona have come out against a ballot initiative that would criminalize illegal immigration at the state level... Read more
Catholic bishops reject claims that Catholic nonprofits facilitate illegal immigration
“Catholic organizations cooperate in providing humanitarian aid with local, state, and federal officials,” the bishops’ statement read. Read more
El Paso bishop criticizes Texas border efforts, laments ‘anti-immigrant’ rhetoric
During an immigration policy conference, El Paso Bishop Mark Seitz criticized a Texas law that increases the state’s role in... Read more
Judge blocks Texas efforts to close Catholic nonprofit accused of ‘human smuggling’
El Paso County District Court Judge Francisco Dominguez ruled on Monday that Attorney General Ken Paxton could not revoke Annunciation... Read more
