Texas Gov. Greg Abbott issued the executive order July 28 after authorities reportedly discovered a migrant family, being aided by the local Catholic Charities agency, at a fast-food restaurant without masks even though they were supposed to be in quarantine at a hotel after testing positive for COVID-19.
Justice Department sues Texas as it tries to halt transport of migrants
Citing COVID-19 threat, Texas governor halts transportation of migrants
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott issued an order July 28 giving state police authority to stop and impound, if needed, any vehicles transporting migrants who crossed the border illegally.
Numbers of unaccompanied minors at border setting record
Statistics from U.S. Customs and Border Protection show that over 76,000 minors entered the U.S. during fiscal year 2019, which for the government runs from Oct. 1 to Sept. 1.
‘Angels Unawares’ sculpture comes to Minneapolis in August
The “Angels Unawares” sculpture created by Canadian artist Timothy Schmalz will be on display in front of the Basilica of St. Mary in Minneapolis from Aug. 1-30.
Policy keeping migrants out may stay in place longer
The Biden administration may not roll back at the end of July a policy that keeps migrants out of the country, citing health measures given the rising number of coronavirus cases in the U.S.
ICE announces reversal of policy of detaining pregnant, nursing migrants
The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced July 9, 2021, that it will no longer detain most pregnant, nursing and postpartum women for deportation.
U.S. church missing opportunities to add ‘people on the move’ to its flock
The U.S. Catholic Church may be missing out on an opportunity to increase and enrich its ranks if dioceses and parishes don’t reach out to these groups.
Photos of the Week: June 21, 2021
In the spotlight: migrant tragedy, soccer priest, California drought, Nepal floods