The Department of Homeland Security has proposed common-sense changes to immigration and government benefits in the determination if an individual is likely to become dependent on government assistance in the future, which could affect their eligibility for a green card or visa. The change would restore broader discretion to evaluate all pertinent facts and align with long-standing policy that aliens in the United States should be self-reliant and government benefits should not incentivize immigration.
The response from U.S. bishops was swift and predictable. In a 15-page letter, the general counsel of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, joined by officials of Catholic Charities USA and the Catholic Health Association of the United States, urged the Department of Homeland Security not to implement a proposed regulatory change on immigration and government benefits.
“We believe the Proposed Rule conflicts with the dignity of the person and the common good that society is called to uphold,” the three Catholic signatories wrote in their letter. “We are deeply concerned that the Proposed Rule would penalize people for using programs Congress created to reduce hunger and homelessness and improve public health.”
Just so you understand, our bishops want you, the U.S. taxpayer, to fund unlimited additions to our nation’s welfare roles without any restrictions whatsoever.
Hat-tip to Catholic Culture.
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