U.S. Bishops File Lawsuit Against Trump Administration Over Halted Refugee Funding
The USCCB accuses the Trump administration of illegally suspending funds for refugee resettlement, impacting thousands of refugees and staff.
Catholic bishops sue Trump admin over suspension of refugee program funding
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The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has sued the Trump administration, claiming an illegal suspension of funds for refugee resettlement. The halt has forced layoffs of 50 employees and left the agency with millions in unpaid reimbursements. USCCB asserts that the action violates federal law and jeopardizes its ability to support over 6,700 refugees recently admitted to the country. While the administration argues for a review of funding programs, opposition from religious groups continues as they seek to uphold their commitment to vulnerable populations.
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The Trump administration halted funding for refugee resettlement through an executive order signed by President Donald Trump on January 20, citing a review to determine if refugee resettlement is in the national interest.
The funding suspension affects 6,758 refugees who were assigned to the care of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and are still within their 90-day transition period.
The USCCB lawsuit argues that the funding suspension violates federal laws, including the Refugee Act of 1980, and the constitutional provision giving Congress the power of the purse.
The funding freeze has led to the layoff of 50 employees from the USCCB's Migration and Refugee Services office, more than half of its staff, and additional cuts are expected in local Catholic Charities offices.
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