As Epstein controversy swirls, President Trump signs an executive order aiming to give cities and states more authority to remove people suffering homelessness from their streets.
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A federal appeals court dealt another blow to President Trump’s executive order to restrict birthright citizenship that is subject to a class-action lawsuit.
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US plans to withdraw again from UNESCO over Palestine and UN development goals
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonThe Trump administration on July 22 said the U.S. would withdraw from UNESCO, a group that has partnered with the Holy See on development and cultural projects.
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Washington Roundup: Trump’s Epstein fallout; Congress backs rescissions; IRS church policy shifts
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonThis week in Washington, the Trump administration faced increasing political controversy over its handling of documents surrounding the Jeffrey Epstein case, and more.
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Church leaders, faithful in procession to Detroit ICE office call for just immigration policies
by Daniel Meloyby Daniel Meloy“We want to create dialogue. We’re not trying to embarrass them. … We’re not against them. This is not an anti-government protest.”
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A Catholic Relief Services official said PEFPAR has been “an incredible accomplishment” fighting HIV/AIDS and cutting it “would be a terrible disaster.”
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Trump administration to appeal after judge blocks ICE race-based detentions
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonThe Trump administration plans to appeal a ruling barring immigration officers in Southern California from conducting actions based solely on a person’s race.
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A federal judge placed a new block on President Donald Trump’s executive order to end the practice of birthright citizenship as part of a class action lawsuit.
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“This is a travesty, there was no due process and our message is bring him back now,” Father Guillermo Treviño, pastor of St. Joseph Parish in West Liberty.
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San Bernardino Diocese suspends Mass obligation for those with ‘genuine fear’ of ICE raids
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonThe Trump administration rescinded in January long-standing restrictions on arrests at sensitive locations, including houses of worship.