Tag: immigration
Bishops ‘cannot, in good faith, endorse’ new GOP immigration bill
WASHINGTON — The U.S. bishops “cannot, in good faith, endorse” an immigration bill submitted by the House’s Republican leadership, said Bishop Joe S. Vasquez...
Catholic groups condemn ruling that limits some asylum seekers
WASHINGTON — Asylum seekers fleeing domestic or gang violence need not apply for protection in the United States, said the country's top law enforcement...
After raid, Ohio bishop says immigration system contributes to suffering
WASHINGTON — The bishop of Cleveland said a recent immigration raid at an Ohio gardening and landscape company “makes clear that our current immigration...
Immigrant kids at border present and accounted for – and number...
WASHINGTON -- Since Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced a "zero tolerance" policy for immigrants crossing illegally into the United States, resulting in children being...
Supreme Court has unfinished business before end of current term
WASHINGTON -- As the Supreme Court prepares to wrap up its current term by the end of June, Catholic Church leaders are among those...
Faith groups decry immigration detention of pregnant women
WASHINGTON -- A coalition of groups objected to the detention of pregnant women by U.S. immigration officials, saying that they are deeply concerned "about...
Citing ‘capricious’ decision, judge says DACA applications may continue
WASHINGTON — Catholic groups hailed an April 24 decision by a federal judge that said a program that benefits young adults who came into...
Trump’s border policies cross the line for church leaders, advocates
Catholic News Service
WASHINGTON -- Catholic Church leaders and immigration advocates say President Donald Trump's recent moves to clamp down on immigration are extreme and...
Pope urges Catholics to dialogue with government leaders to help migrants
Catholic News Service
VATICAN CITY -- Liberating the poor, the oppressed and the persecuted is an integral part of what God wants his church to...
Supreme Court says government can detain some immigrants indefinitely
WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Feb. 27 that some immigrants detained by the government can be held indefinitely.
In the 5-3 ruling, with...