The U.S. Catholic bishops have previously urged officials to protect TPS designation for nations including Haiti.
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Washington Roundup: Supreme Court concludes term, Senate weighs ‘Big Beautiful Bill’
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonThe Senate parliamentarian rejected key Medicaid provisions in Senate Republicans’ version of Trump’s megabill.
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In upholding a Texas law requiring age verification to view online pornography, the Supreme Court June 27 aligned with a proposal from the U.S. bishops.
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Supreme Court says parents can opt kids out of classroom instruction with LGBTQ+ themed books
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonThe Supreme Court ruled an interfaith group of Maryland parents could opt their children out of classroom instruction with books containing LGBTQ+ themes.
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Supreme Court limits judges’ ability to block Trump on birthright citizenship
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonJustices on June 27 limited federal judges’ ability to issue nationwide injunctions in a case concerning Trump’s bid to end birthright citizenship for some.
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More than 40 leaders of several faith traditions voiced opposition to Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act saying key provisions represent a “moral failure.”
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US bishops’ conference says Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ needs ‘drastic changes’
by OSV Newsby OSV News“Congress must be consistent in protecting human life and dignity and make drastic changes to the bill to protect those most in need,” the U.S. bishops’ president said.
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The #WeCount report found that 25% of the tallied abortions in the U.S. in 2024 were aided by telehealth — a significant jump from a similar report from 2022.
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AI regulation subject of debate as Senate weighs Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonA part of a sweeping package for Trump’s agenda would block states from AI regulation for 10 years. Both US bishops and Pope Leo have raised concerns about AI.
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Justices rule states can deny Planned Parenthood funding from Medicaid
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonThe Supreme Court ruled 6-3 on June 26 that South Carolina could make the decision to end Planned Parenthood’s participation in the state Medicaid program.