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The Dispatch Podcast
Ordo Amoris | Dispatch Faith
Feb 2, 2025
Mark Seitz, Bishop of El Paso and chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on Migration, talks about the direct impact of immigration policies on faith-based charities. Matthew Soerens, vice president of advocacy and policy at World Relief, outlines the challenges faced in refugee resettlement amidst recent policy changes. They delve into the importance of maintaining a humanitarian focus, the moral implications of church-state relations, and the crucial role of community support and private donations in helping vulnerable populations.
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- Bishop Mark Seitz highlighted how recent immigration policies drastically reduced the number of asylum seekers receiving support from faith-based organizations.
- Matthew Sorens emphasized the crucial distinction between refugees and asylum seekers, stressing the need for tailored policies to support vulnerable populations.
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Impact of Executive Orders on Immigrant Resettlement
The recent executive orders from the new Trump administration have significantly disrupted operations for migrant and refugee resettlement, leading to uncertainty for organizations involved in these efforts. Catholic Bishop Mark Seitz from El Paso described how these policies have reduced the flow of asylum seekers, with a drastic decline in those receiving shelter services. Previously, his organization aided around 200 asylum seekers daily, but numbers dwindled to just a handful after the implementation of stricter immigration measures. This shifting landscape requires constant adaptations from resettlement agencies, which are now grappling with fewer resources and increased challenges in providing necessary assistance.
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