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Catholic group sues Trump administration over directives for asylum-seekers

Catholic News Service, Church in the US
Sep 9, 2019

President Donald Trump’s appointment of Ken Cuccinelli to a top immigration position violated federal law and therefore certain actions undertaken by his office are not legally valid, a federal lawsuit argues.

CLINIC joins suit against government seeking change in asylum policy

Catholic News Service, Church in the US
Jul 12, 2019

The Catholic Legal Immigration Network joined three other organizations in filing a lawsuit against the federal government over a memo that the groups say changes the rules retroactively for unaccompanied immigrant minors seeking asylum.

As raid threats stoke fears, church leaders try to comfort immigrants

Catholic News Service, Church in the US
Jun 25, 2019

The president’s threats came and went in tweets, but priests, women and men religious, church-affiliated organizations and even some bishops from around the country were left trying to dampen the fear they sparked among immigrant communities of faith.

As immigration policy changes, so does work of Catholic organizations

Catholic News Service, Church in the US
Jun 21, 2019

Immigration policies rolled out during the Trump administration have spread fear among immigrant populations in the U.S., but Catholic organizations and parishes have responded with renewed efforts focused on helping those groups, a new survey says.

CLINIC convening focuses on how to gain justice for immigrants, refugees

Catholic News Service, Church in the US
Jun 7, 2019

Members of the Catholic Legal Immigration Network shared stories of success and heartache during their May 29-31 Convening 2019 in downtown Pittsburgh.

Immigration advocates express concerns about Trump immigration plan

Catholic News Service, Church in the US
May 17, 2019

Catholic immigration advocates raised concerns about a proposal from President Donald Trump that would reshape U.S. immigration policy to incorporate a “merit-based” system that prioritizes high-skilled workers over those with family already in the country.