Funding and Legal Disputes
The (USCCB) announced the cessation of its refugee and migrant child aid partnerships with the , attributing the decision to funding cuts implemented by the Trump administration.
The USCCB is embroiled in a legal dispute seeking $24 million for services already provided, after a federal judge ruled that the funding halt dispute belongs before the .
Impact and Responses
The termination of these programs is expected to reduce services to refugees and unaccompanied migrant children, with 93 staff members already laid off and more expected.
Despite the funding cuts, Archbishop Timothy Broglio emphasized the Church's continued commitment to assist refugees and advocate for humane immigration policies.