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Divided Supreme Court seems unsure about DACA’s fate

Nov 13, 2019

In a high-stakes issue before the Supreme Court Nov. 12, it was not clear how the justices will ultimately resolve the fate of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, known as DACA.

By Carol Zimmermann

Catholics lead rosary on way to DACA rally outside Supreme Court

Nov 13, 2019

As the U.S. Supreme Court justices prepared to hear oral arguments in a case on the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program the morning of Nov. 12, Catholics met at Columbus Circle in Washington to pray the rosary for the intention of all DACA recipients, their families and all immigrants in the United States.

By Josephine von Dohlen

Bishop calls on Supreme Court to end ‘fear and uncertainty’ for Dreamers

Nov 12, 2019

A Kentucky bishop has called on the U.S. Supreme Court to remove the “conditions of fear and uncertainty” surrounding the lives of undocumented immigrants who arrived in the country as children.

By Nick Mayrand

Immigration advocates express concerns about Trump immigration plan

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.

By Catholic News Service

USCCB migration committee chair backs bills for ‘Dreamers,’ TPS holders

Apr 11, 2019

The U.S. bishops support efforts in Congress “to fully integrate hard-working ‘Dreamers’ and TPS holders” into the U.S., said Bishop Joe S. Vasquez of Austin, Texas.

By Catholic News Service

Bishops’ migration chair urges House pass new bill to protect ‘Dreamers’

Mar 16, 2019

The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on Migration March 15 endorsed the American Dream and Promise Act of 2019, which would provide equal protection and a pathway to citizenship for qualifying “Dreamers” and those covered by the Temporary Protected Status and Deferred Enforced Departure programs.

By Catholic News Service