Border Patrol Trains More Chaplains As the Job and Polarizing Immigration Debate Rattle Agents
Unlike the police or military, the Border Patrol trains mostly lay agents endorsed by their faith denominations to become chaplains.
When Christian Nationalism Becomes Public Policy
This issue of A Public Witness explores alarming new moves to implement Christian Nationalistic ideas in Indiana and Oklahoma before considering a glimmer of hope in Texas.
Vance, at Christian Nationalist Revival, Says Immigration Stance Is in Keeping With Faith
Vance’s remarks seemed aimed at quelling some of the controversy that sprang up after he and Donald Trump falsely accused Haitian migrants in Springfield, Ohio, of eating townspeople’s pets.
William Barber Joins Faith Leaders at Vigil in Springfield to Defend Haitian Migrants
'It's gone on far too long, and we won't be silent anymore,' said civil rights champion the Rev. William Barber II.
Loving Our Neighbors Means Not Lying About Them
This issue of A Public Witness treks to Ohio to consider how Christians have been supporting Haitian immigrants before and since the vile politics of the past week.
Haitians in Ohio Find Solidarity at Church After Chaotic Week of False Pet-Eating Claims
The viral racist rumors are being fueled primarily by former President Donald Trump and his running mate JD Vance, and violent threats against the community are upending daily life in Springfield.
Amid Confusion Along US-Mexico Border, El Paso Pastors Provide Migrants with Shelter & Counsel
As changing policies, rampant misinformation, and exasperated, fearful crowds converge in this desert city, faith leaders are striving to provide shelter and uplift. Along with prayers, they are counseling migrants about the daunting challenges that await them on U.S. soil, with enormous backlogs in asylum
Thoughts & Prayers (& Blood)
This issue of A Public Witness looks at the divergent behaviors of Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on political issues before considering the protesters at an official prayer vigil in Allen, Texas, on Sunday.
Pope in Final Mass in Budapest Urges Hungary to Open Doors
Pope Francis urged Hungarians to open their doors to others on Sunday, as he wrapped up a weekend visit with a plea for Europe to welcome migrants and the poor and for an end to Russia’s war in Ukraine.
Little Churches Still Matter, Says Martha’s Vineyard Pastor of Church That Took In Migrants
Houses of worship on Martha's Vineyard have long worked together to meet the needs of their neighbors. So they were ready to spring into action when refugees arrived unexpectedly after Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday flew two planes of immigrants to Martha's Vineyard, escalating