U.S. Bishops Claim They Are Not Complicit In Illegal Immigration

The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has released a statement denying “false claims” that Catholic nonprofit organizations are complicit in human trafficking, smuggling, harboring, or child exploitation across the country’s southern border.

“Catholic organizations cooperate in providing humanitarian aid with local, state, and federal officials,” the statement reads. “This includes working with law enforcement to identify and counter criminal activity, such as human trafficking, and assisting those who have been victimized by crime.”

The bishops go on to say that agencies such as Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) “often rely on Catholic organizations for their expertise and as trusted partners within local communities.”

The bishops’ statement responds to accusations that Catholic nonprofit organizations have encouraged or abetted illegal immigration into the United States from Mexico.

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