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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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- Religious non-profit organizations involved in immigration work receive majority of their funding from federal grants and contracts, using taxpayer money.
- Religious non-profit organizations engaged in immigration aid offer a wide range of services, including assisting immigrants with basic needs, arranging legal representation, and providing cash and voucher assistance.
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Funding and Operations of Religious NGOs
Religious non-profit organizations involved in immigration work, such as Catholic Charities and Lutheran Social Services, receive the majority of their funding from federal grants and contracts, using taxpayer money. In 2018 alone, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops received $48 million for refugee resettlement, while World Relief received $215 million. These NGOs partner with the government to distribute funds to smaller organizations that assist immigrants across the country. The extent of their funding and operations is difficult to track, with contracts being more challenging to monitor than grants. Overall, these religious NGOs play a significant role in administering assistance to both legal and illegal immigrants.
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