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A U.S. Customs and Border Protection agent detains camouflaged Mexican migrants near the U.S.-Mexico border on Nov. 4, 2022, near Naco, Arizona.

Arizona bishops oppose proposed state crackdown against illegal immigration

Sep 5, 2024

By Peter Pinedo

The bishops of Arizona have come out against a ballot initiative that would criminalize illegal immigration at the state level... Read more

Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley Executive Director Sister Norma Pimentel speaks to reporters on May 8, 2023, in Brownsville, Texas.

Catholic bishops reject claims that Catholic nonprofits facilitate illegal immigration

Aug 12, 2024

By Tyler Arnold

“Catholic organizations cooperate in providing humanitarian aid with local, state, and federal officials,” the bishops’ statement read. Read more

Bishop Mark Seitz of the Diocese of El Paso speaks at the “Responding to Changing Realities at the U.S. Border and Beyond" conference, hosted by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and the Catholic University of America on April 11, 2024.

El Paso bishop criticizes Texas border efforts, laments ‘anti-immigrant’ rhetoric

Apr 12, 2024

By Tyler Arnold

During an immigration policy conference, El Paso Bishop Mark Seitz criticized a Texas law that increases the state’s role in... Read more

El Paso, Texas.

Judge blocks Texas efforts to close Catholic nonprofit accused of ‘human smuggling’

Mar 12, 2024

By Peter Pinedo

El Paso County District Court Judge Francisco Dominguez ruled on Monday that Attorney General Ken Paxton could not revoke Annunciation... Read more