Washington, D.C. Beat

The Supreme Court on Dec. 5 said it would take up a case regarding the Trump administration’s executive order to end birthright citizenship.

“As Catholics, we believe that every person is beloved by God and created in his image. Each child of God has value and dignity,” Bishop Garcia said.

“No one can ever be ordered to commit an immoral act, and even those suspected of committing a crime are entitled to due process under the law.”

“Catholic social teaching is clear: every person has inherent dignity, and those fleeing danger must be protected, not turned away.”

The midafternoon attack, believed to be perpetrated by a lone suspect now in custody, left two victims.

The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom has called on the Trump administration “to develop a robust plan” with the Nigerian government to address an escalation of violence.

White House “border czar” Tom Homan argued that “a secure border saves lives. We’re going to enforce the law and by doing that we save a lot of lives.”

Critics of the filibuster rule argue it creates inefficiency and gridlock, but in comments to OSV News, pro-life advocates cautioned against eliminating it.

Once signed by the president, it will end what was the longest federal government shutdown in U.S. history, which reached its 43rd day Nov. 12.

A funding deal in the Senate signaled the end to the government shutdown, but Catholic groups expressed concern about the fate of health insurance subsidies.