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Catholic Bishops Urge Immigration Reform Before State Address

2/25/2026

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A group of 18 U.S. Roman Catholic bishops and archbishops urged policy changes on immigration hours before U.S. President Donald Trump delivers the State of the Union.
They called for honoring asylum rights, protecting access to schools and worship spaces, and keeping families together.
They also pressed for due process and criticized policies that undermine constitutional rights, seeking to influence immigration policy discussions in Texas and California.

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A group of 18 U.S. Roman Catholic bishops and archbishops urged policy changes on immigration hours before U.S. President Donald Trump delivers the State of the Union.
They called for honoring asylum rights, protecting access to schools and worship spaces, and keeping families together.
They also pressed for due process and criticized policies that undermine constitutional rights, seeking to influence immigration policy discussions in Texas and California.