‘Catholic’ Democrats pull a move that is raising eyebrows nationwide
The Left rarely touts their supposed faith. But it’s only in service of their agenda.
And now these ‘Catholic’ Democrats pulled a move that is raising eyebrows nationwide.
Catholic Democrats’ Hypocritical Push Against Border Enforcement
A group of over 40 Catholic House Democrats has stirred controversy by releasing a statement condemning the Trump administration’s deportation surge, claiming it defies God’s will and Catholic teachings.
They argue that the actions of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) have led to family separations, community disruptions, and even the tragic deaths of U.S. citizens Renee Good and Alex Pretti in a Minneapolis incident last month.
Critics see this as Democrats conveniently weaponizing faith to obstruct necessary law enforcement, especially amid rising illegal immigration challenges that demand firm action.
“We feel called in solidarity to stand with immigrants — especially those who are poor, marginalized, or fleeing hardship — and to ensure they are treated with dignity, justice, and compassion,” the lawmakers stated.
“As Catholics and elected officials, we believe that addressing long-standing inequities and expanding meaningful opportunities for immigrants is an essential part of our responsibility to community and to those most in need.”
The lawmakers, in their Friday statement, said Catholic teaching allows for nations to control their borders, but “it is never a license for cruelty, indifference or dehumanization.”
They further criticized, “Their actions have separated families, removed law-abiding individuals from our communities, and tragically, contributed to the deaths of detained migrants and citizens like Renee Good and Alex Pretti.”
Reviving the Biblical Border Clash with Selective Scripture
House Speaker Mike Johnson, a Louisiana Republican and Southern Baptist, fired back on social media earlier this month, defending robust immigration policies as aligned with biblical principles and essential for protecting American citizens.
This echoes a 2023 exchange where he emphasized that governments must enforce laws, contrasting with Democrats’ apparent preference for open borders that critics say prioritizes politics over public safety. Archbishop John C. Wester of Santa Fe, New Mexico, unsurprisingly sided with the Democrats, dismissing Johnson’s views as a misunderstanding of Christian ethics.
“The Bible is clear that Christians should practice personal charity — but also insist upon the enforcement of laws (like our federal immigration statutes) so that ‘every person is subject to the governing authorities’ and ‘those who resist incur judgment,’” Johnson posted, citing Romans 13.
In a 2023 exchange: “You have to see to whom the order is given. That order is not given to civil authorities and the government. That order is given to individuals… We do reach out to the sojourner, but it is not the job of the federal government to do it… We don’t build walls because we hate the people on the outside. We build walls because we love the people on the inside.”
“To suggest that compassion, dignity, and respect for the stranger are merely personal virtues rather than obligations of society betrays a fundamental misunderstanding of Christian ethics… He said the country can have both ‘strong policies and humane treatment,’” responded Archbishop Wester.
Democrats’ Shutdown Gambit Amid Soaring Deportation Success
The deportation surge under President Trump has ramped up significantly, with ICE averaging about 1,400 removals per day in 2026—more than double the pace from the Biden era—potentially hitting 500,000 annually if maintained.
While the White House recently paused operations in Minnesota following the shootings, it reaffirmed commitment to the overall mission.
Some Catholic leaders have backed Democrats’ tactic of a partial government shutdown on the Department of Homeland Security to demand reforms, a move detractors label as obstructive and harmful to national security, putting partisan agendas above effective governance.
It was ending the Minnesota enforcement surge but insisted Mr. Trump remains committed to his mass deportation goal.
