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.
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Samaritan’s Purse Sending Aid to the Border to Help with Migrant Crisis
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
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
California has officially become the first state to offer health insurance to some illegal immigrants.
Hispanic Evangelical Group Offers to House Migrant Children in Churches
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
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
“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
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.
Jerry Falwell, Jr. Takes On Russell Moore for Calling for Better Treatment of Children at the Border
Liberty University President Jerry Falwell, Jr. took on Russell Moore, President of the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention, on Twitter Tuesday after Moore expressed his concern about the treatment of children at the nation’s southern border.
President Trump Announces that Millions Will Be Deported Starting Next Week
President Trump announced in a late-night tweet on Monday that millions of people living in America illegally will be deported starting next week.
