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Bishops Urge Immigration Reform Ahead of Divided State Address

2/25/2026

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Hours before the State of the Union, 18 U.S. bishops urged Congress to reform immigration policies, seeking asylum rights, protections for sensitive locations, and due process.
U.S. President Donald Trump faces a divided Congress as Democrats plan to boycott his address in protest of policies.
With midterm elections approaching, Republicans are distancing themselves from unpopular aspects of his agenda, while remaining largely aligned with him.

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Hours before the State of the Union, 18 U.S. bishops urged Congress to reform immigration policies, seeking asylum rights, protections for sensitive locations, and due process.
U.S. President Donald Trump faces a divided Congress as Democrats plan to boycott his address in protest of policies.
With midterm elections approaching, Republicans are distancing themselves from unpopular aspects of his agenda, while remaining largely aligned with him.