A federal judge Sept. 13 said the U.S. policy, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, known as DACA, is illegal and extended a current injunction barring new applicants to the program but keeping it in place for current recipients.
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Catholic Activists Call on Congress to Fully Fund Migrant Services for ‘Common Good’
Catholic activists called on Congress to ensure funding for migrant services is protected in upcoming appropriations bills at a Sept. 13 event near the U.S. Capitol.
Bush Says Reauthorizing PEPFAR is Pro-Life, Saving Millions from HIV/AIDS
Former President George W. Bush in an opinion piece for The Washington Post published Sept. 13 made his case for the reauthorization of PEPFAR, the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief, calling that program pro-life — despite claims to the contrary from some pro-life advocates who have expressed concern some of the program’s funds could be diverted to pay for abortions.
New Mexico Prelate Backs Governor’s Gun-Carrying Ban
A controversial order by New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham intended to address a rise of gun violence in Albuquerque and its surrounding communities has drawn a vote of confidence from the state’s top prelate, even as questions swirl about its constitutionality.
New Mexico Public Health Order’s Gun Ban Not ‘A Threat to Constitution,’ Says Archbishop
A New Mexico archbishop said the state’s temporary ban on openly carrying firearms in and around Albuquerque is not “a threat to the Constitution.”
Retired New Orleans Priest Indicted by Grand Jury, Arrested for Sexual Abuse
A retired New Orleans priest who walked back a recent public admission of sexual abuse has been arrested and charged for offenses dating from 1975-1976.
Federal Appeals Court Allows Anti-Migrant Buoys in Rio Grande to Remain for Now
A New Orleans-based federal appeals court has issued an order allowing buoys installed by Texas to deter migrants from crossing the Rio Grande to stay in place for now.
‘Safe Haven for Newborns’ Founder Honored for Catholic Faith, Legacy Saving Infants
A beautiful, 22-year-old woman approached the podium on stage at the Miracle Theater in Coral Gables Aug. 24 as she was being introduced as “Carol Gloria — the very first A Safe Haven for Newborns baby.”
Abortions Rise in Most U.S. States Where the Procedure Remains Legal, Data Shows
Legal abortions most likely increased in the United States in the first six months of 2023 compared with 2020, according to a New York Times analysis of data from the Guttmacher Institute, which opposes abortion restrictions.
Big Question on Campus: Will First-Year Collegians Stay With Their Faith?
As parents around the country recently moved their children into dorm rooms for their first year of college, many might wonder how their sons or daughters will do academically or fit in socially, but another question some are asking is if their children will stick with the faith tradition they were raised in.