Immigration advocates decried a Department of Homeland Security decision to end Temporary Protected Status for 2,500 Nicaraguans who have been living in the United States for nearly 20 years.
Advocates decry Homeland Security’s TPS decision for Nicaraguans
Groups urge passage of law protecting conscientious objection to abortion
A push was made Nov. 8 for passage of the Conscience Protection Act that amends the Public Health Service Act to allow lawsuits from health care providers who believe they have been discriminated against, or lost their jobs, because they refused to participate in abortions.
Young immigrants at Dreamers Symposium offer heartfelt plea for support
During a Dreamers Symposium at Trinity Washington University, some of the more than 100 Dreamers attending the school shared their stories of growing up as immigrants living in the United States without documents.
World War II, Korea and Vietnam War veterans greeted with hero’s welcome
Well-wishers, volunteers and active military personnel cheered, waved flags and held thank-you signs as military veterans came off the “Honor Flight Cleveland” airplane from Ohio visiting Washington Oct. 21.
Authority comes from good example, not having the best title, pope says
The exercise of authority, Pope Francis said, must draw its primary strength from good example.
USCCB president decries massive shooting at Baptist church in Texas town
The U.S. Catholic Church stands “in unity” with the First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Texas, and the larger community after a shooting during Sunday services took the lives of at least 25 people and injured several more.
U.S. opioid epidemic affects not only addicts but families and budgets
The opioid crisis may have sneaked up on the United States, but few would dispute President Donald Trump’s formal declaration Oct. 26 that it is now a national emergency.
Faith leaders push administration to extend protections for immigrants
Religious leaders, including influential voices in the Catholic Church, want the Trump administration to allow immigrants who are in the United States under a special immigration status to be able to stay in the country.