Approximately 425 immigrants who have been granted legal status to remain in the United States as part of the Migrant Medical Deferment program are now being told to leave the country within 33 days of receipt of a letter from ICE. Patients, including many children, who have received this letter are trying to fight this legally, however, ICE is unrelenting. See the sample letter. Please pray for these individuals who have life-threatening illnesses. If they can no longer remain in the US for treatment, their lives hang in the balance. Also, see the Boston Globe article in pdf format.
Our Catholic Social Teachings is affected in this very act. Please visit the USCCB’s website to see how our Catholic Social Teaching is impacted. As Christians, we must answer God’s call to social action.