Support La Croix International and high-quality journalism. Enjoy unlimited access to La Croix International. Tensions between the Catholic Church and the U. On Feb. Conference of Catholic Bishops USCCB filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, challenging the sudden halt of federal funds for refugee resettlement programs.
The decision dealt a major blow to the church, which operates the largest private refugee aid organization in the U. The plaintiffs include national denominations and local church networks, such as the Episcopal Church, the Mennonite Church, and the Presbyterian Church.
The groups are suing the Department of Homeland Security, U. They argued that the rapid implementation of these policies violates U. The 27 faith organizations cited the recent arrest of an asylum-seeking couple near Atlanta, who were detained inside a Pentecostal church while attending a service. Support La Croix International and high-quality journalism Donate.
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Further reading: Pope urges Trump to foster a just society, calls deportation plan a 'disgrace'. United States Immigration U. Conference of Catholic Bishops.
