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Religious Groups Funding Illegal Immigration | 2.11.24

Feb 11, 2024
Megan Basham, a culture reporter for Daily Wire, discusses the involvement of faith-based charities in illegal immigration support. She reveals how non-profits, often funded by taxpayers, influence mass migration into the U.S. Funding mechanisms of these organizations are explored, showing their reliance on federal grants. The conversation also delves into the implications of generous asylum policies and the motivations behind aid work. Basham emphasizes the complex moral debate among Christians regarding refugee resettlement, highlighting Jesus' story as a powerful symbol in this context.
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Nonprofit Funding of Migration

  • Nonprofits, often faith-based, are central to migrant journeys.
  • They receive billions in taxpayer funding, raising controversy.
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Complexities of NGO Funding

  • Tracking NGO funding is difficult due to complex structures and practices.
  • "Migrant advocacy industrial complex" fueled by billions.
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Government Funding of NGOs

  • Taxpayer money funds a substantial portion of these NGOs' budgets.
  • Some organizations receive over 90% of their revenue from government grants.
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