The Fight for the Empty Tomb
This issue of A Public Witness explores an intra-Catholic Easter weekend as well as multiple Easter sermons from progressive ministers around the United States.
African Church Leaders Defend Migrants After Libya Bans Humanitarian Aid Agencies
Libya’s move signals its determination not to become a resettlement zone for migrants fleeing violence in East Africa.
In Win for Faith Groups, Federal Judge Rules Trump Must Begin Admitting Some Refugees
The judge’s ruling follows weeks of courtroom clashes between the government and three religious groups — HIAS, Church World Service, and Lutheran Community Services Northwest.
Catholic Bishops End Refugee Aid Partnerships With US Government, Citing Funding Cuts
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops is ending a half-century of partnerships serving refugees and migrant children, saying the “heartbreaking” decision follows the Trump administration’s abrupt halt to funding.
Here’s a Look at the Various Legal Battles Faith Groups Are Fighting Against the Trump Administration
Since he was inaugurated in January, President Donald Trump has faced virtually constant pushback from faith groups, including in the courts.
Afghan Refugees in US Struggle As Faith-Based Aid Is Disrupted
Lutheran Social Services of the National Capital Area, a crucial resettlement agency, is in disarray. The organization is waiting on $3.7 million in federal reimbursements for work it has already provided.
Faith-Based Refugee Resettlement Groups Concerned About Trump Administration’s New Plans
In a status report sought by a federal judge, the Trump administration’s lawyers argued the State Department is not required by law to provide reception and placement benefits to refugees when they arrive in the U.S.
Trump Administration Must Produce Status Report on Refugee Resettlement, Judge Orders
The hearing in the case comes in the wake of a Feb. 25 ruling which sided with Church World Service, HIAS, Lutheran Community Services Northwest, and individual refugees and their families.
Christian Groups Kick Off Lent With Letters Objecting to Trump Moves On Budget and Immigration
‘This year we celebrate Lent amidst a growing crisis in America, driven by the political accumulation of wealth, power, and control,’ reads one of the letters from faith groups.
Trump Admin Cancels Grants to Refugee Aid Agencies, Despite Legal Battles
Leaders of the faith-based refugee resettlement organizations, which constitute seven of the 10 groups that partner with the government to perform the task, condemned the decision.