Immigration

We support immigration reform that is merciful, charitable, and compassionate to those here simply working for a better life, while also recognizing the legitimate responsibility of the government to maintain control of our nation’s borders.

Catholics derive special concern for immigrants from the call in Sacred Scripture and Tradition for us to welcome the stranger in search of security and livelihood that they cannot find in their home countries. The TCCB supports immigration reform that is merciful, charitable, and compassionate to those here simply working for a better life, while also recognizing the legitimate responsibility of the government to maintain control of our nation’s borders by:

opposing efforts to reduce access by immigrants to IDs, birth certificates, drivers’ licenses, education, and healthcare;
supporting care for unaccompanied minors, juvenile immigrants, and alternatives to family detention;
supporting enforcement measures which are targeted, proportional, and humane; and
supporting the reunification of immigrant families.

We publish brief summaries of the specific reforms in state law that we seek. Learn more below.

Testimony regarding immigration bills

Pope Calls For Change Of Attitude Towards Migrants, Refugees

August 11, 2015

By Archbishop Gustavo García-Siller, Archdiocese of San AntonioThe cry to end the imprisonment of refugee children and their young mothers in detention centers is written on the heart and soul of the Catholic Church and the Gospel. “Whatever you did for these least brothers of mine, you did for me.” I ask you, my sisters and…