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(Bishop Mark) Seitz sees two major concerns: the separation of families and the actions of ICE.

"It's shocking to me that the ICE agents seem to feel under no obligation to follow the decisions of the immigration courts that have, in the past, had authority in these cases," he said. "But now it seems that ICE considers that they have a greater authority, and they're going to pursue it in the way that they see fit."

In response to changes in immigration law enforcement and the upsurge in ICE detentions and deportations, Dallas Area Interfaith (DAI) is developing a legal representation strategy for people in detention.

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ACTION Tulsa, a nonpartisan nonprofit organization, hosted an event this week at Congregation B’nai Emunah titled “Who Is My Neighbor?” The event focused on dispelling myths about immigration and featured the story of Mohammad Paiman Faqirzada, an Afghan immigrant who resettled in Tulsa in 2021.

Believed to be the first of its kind in a U.S. Catholic Diocese, L.A. Archdiocese's Family Assistance Program will support parish-based outreach ministries that have been delivering groceries, meals, medicine, and other supplies to families affected by recent immigration raids. Political and business leaders who pledged investments include a real estate mogul, chairman of the Catholic Association of Latino Leaders, and representatives of a local supermarket, toy store, and credit union. More here.

Bishops across the country are "showing up at court hearings to deter ICE agents and urging Catholics and non-Catholics alike to put compassion for humans ahead of political allegiances." Read more from the New York Times and visit Justice for Immigrants for an up-to-date list of Bishops Statements of Migration.