migrant rights
Trump Administration's Aggressive Deportation Tactics: Threats of Family Separation and Criminal Prosecution Force Migrants to Abandon Legal Claims
Dec 12, 2025 02:55 am CST
The Trump administration has intensified deportation efforts through controversial tactics including threats of family separation, criminal prosecution, and prolonged detention, forcing many immigrants to abandon legitimate legal claims. Reports show ICE detention has increased 70% since January, with voluntary departures rising fivefold as detainees face harsh conditions and limited options.
Pope Leo XIV Vows Vatican Will Actively Oppose Global Human Rights Violations
Dec 06, 2025 09:01 pm CST
Pope Leo XIV, successor to Pope Francis, has declared that the Vatican will not remain silent regarding human rights abuses worldwide. During his address to 13 new ambassadors to the Holy See, the American pontiff emphasized the Vatican's commitment to addressing global inequalities and advocating for marginalized populations, continuing Pope Francis' legacy of championing social justice issues.
US Catholic Bishops Condemn Trump Administration's Aggressive Immigration Policies
Nov 14, 2025 03:16 pm CST
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has issued their first special statement in 12 years condemning the Trump administration's immigration enforcement practices, expressing concerns about threats to places of worship, detention conditions, and mass deportations while calling for meaningful reform. The statement aligns with Pope Leo's calls for reflection on migrant treatment in America.