immigration

Trump Aims to Protect Persecuted Christians, but Some Aren’t Sure He’s Helping

Friday, July 26, 2019

Just weeks into President Trump’s first term, David Brody of the Christian Broadcasting Network asked the businessman-turned-politician whether he would make the plight of Christians facing religious persecution abroad a priority of his administration.

Faith Groups Fear the End of Refugee Resettlement in the U.S.

Monday, July 22, 2019

Faith-based groups that help the U.S. government resettle refugees fear the future of their work is in jeopardy, after learning that the Trump administration is considering shutting down refugee resettlement for the coming fiscal year.

Samaritan’s Purse Sending Aid to the Border to Help with Migrant Crisis

Monday, July 15, 2019

As the nation’s attention continues to focus on the crisis at the U.S.-Mexico border, Samaritan’s Purse has stepped in to minister to migrant families on both sides of the border who are suffering from the heat, hunger, and exhaustion.

Pastor Sues Federal Government for Alleged Unlawful Detainment, Monitored over Ministering to Migrants

Friday, July 12, 2019

A pastor in New York City is suing the federal government, claiming the government unlawfully detained and monitored her because of her charity work with immigrants.

California Officially Becomes the First State to Offer Free Health Insurance to Some Undocumented Immigrants

Friday, July 12, 2019

California has officially become the first state to offer health insurance to some illegal immigrants.

Authorities Investigate Claims of Migrants Buying Children in Mexico to Cross the U.S. Border

Monday, July 8, 2019

Claims have surfaced in Tijuana, Mexico, that some migrants are attempting to buy children from single mothers in local shelters in order to increase their chances of crossing the US border.

Hispanic Evangelical Group Offers to House Migrant Children in Churches

Tuesday, July 2, 2019

The head of the largest Hispanic evangelical Christian network in the United States announced it will offer to work with the Trump administration to provide resources and shelter to migrant children crossing the U.S.-Mexico border.

Former Attorney General Alberto Gonzales Speaks on the Inadequacies of the U.S. Immigration System

Monday, July 1, 2019

Gonzales who was appointed by former President Bush – whom he considers a mentor and friend – has a driven and focused appetite for the law. Gonzales is both the first Hispanic top law enforcer for the nation and the current Dean of Law for Belmont University. When asked if he was surprised by how successful his law career has been, he is clear that trusting in God’s plan has sustained him through the years.

Pete Buttigieg Calls Republicans Hypocritical for Supporting Trump’s Border Policies

Friday, June 28, 2019

“The Republican Party likes to cloak itself in the language of religion,” Mayor Buttigieg said in Thursday night's Democratic debate.

The Border Crisis: Biblical Responses to the Needs of Children

Thursday, June 27, 2019

There is not space here to debate the divisive issue of illegal immigration. Rather, my purpose is to invite us to respond practically and personally to this crisis.