Pope doubles down in press for equity in vaccine distribution
- May 9, 2021
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Biden’s orders restore humane treatment of immigrants, refugees, says bishop
- Feb 4, 2021
President Joe Biden’s executive orders aimed at rebuilding the U.S. immigration system, restoring due process and recognizing the dignity of newcomers illustrate his “commitment to prioritize assisting our immigrant and refugee brothers and sisters,” said the head of the U.S. bishops’ migration committee.
Supreme Court gives no definitive ruling on Trump’s census plan
- Dec 19, 2020
In a 6-3 vote, the Supreme Court Dec. 18 did not give a definitive ruling on President Donald Trump’s order to exclude unauthorized immigrants from the 2020 census for redrawing congressional districts, saying it was too early to do so.
Congress urged to cover immigrant, refugee families in any stimulus bill
- Sep 24, 2020
The chairman of the U.S. bishops’ migration committee told a House subcommittee Sept. 23 that any stimulus bill Congress is considering must include assistance for immigrant and refugee families and also make them eligible for past stimulus relief.
Bishops urge Congress to address better police training, accountability
- Jun 25, 2020
The chairmen of three U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ committees have called for “better practices for formation and accountability for police” in a joint letter to all members of Congress.
USCCB migration chairman says Senate needs to act on ‘Dreamer,’ TPS bill
- Jun 5, 2020
The chairman of the U.S. bishops’ Committee on Migration has urged the U.S. Senate to take action and pass a bill to protect “Dreamers” and as well beneficiaries of the Temporary Protected Status and Deferred Enforced Departure programs.
Bishops criticize immigration restrictions, say they will hurt families
- Apr 25, 2020
The president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and two other Catholic bishops criticized President Donald Trump’s April 22 executive order to temporarily restrict some forms of immigration during the pandemic, saying it could “fuel polarization and animosity.”
House bill improves existing system for farmworkers, farmers, say bishops
- Dec 17, 2019
The Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2019, passed by the House Dec. 11 with a 260-165 bipartisan vote, aims “to make a better system for both the farmer and the farmworkers and to create a more effective and humane agriculture industry,” said the chairman of the U.S. bishops’ Committee on Domestic Justice and Human Development.
Migrant children will suffer most under new detention rule, says bishop
- Aug 27, 2019
The chairman of the U.S. bishops’ migration committee said Aug. 23 he sees “heartbreaking consequences for immigrant children” in a final rule issued by the Trump administration that allows the federal government to hold immigrant children in family detention indefinitely.
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