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Vice President JD Vance photographed in a professional setting, involved in discussions on immigration policy and Catholic Bishops’ criticism.
Vice President JD Vance’s position on immigration policy sparks debate with Catholic Bishops over enforcement near sensitive locations.

JD Vance’s Stance on Immigration Policy Sparks Intense Debate with Catholic Bishops

Immigration policy has become a controversial topic, with Vice President JD Vance criticizing the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops for condemning President Donald Trump’s move to roll back restrictions on immigration enforcement near places of worship and schools.

Bishop Mark J. Seitz, who chairs the bishops’ migration committee, joined other Catholic leaders in criticizing the move, arguing that conducting non-emergency immigration enforcement in sensitive areas goes against the “common good.” In their statement last Thursday, they warned that turning places of worship and education into zones of fear could damage trust between communities and service providers without actually making the country safer.

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The Trump administration’s reversal of the previous guidance now allows immigration authorities to operate in these so-called “sensitive locations,” a decision that sparked strong pushback from faith leaders.

During an appearance on CBS’s Face the Nation, Vance defended the policy when asked if he supports immigration enforcement at churches and schools. He argued that law enforcement must act to protect public safety, regardless of an individual’s immigration status.

“If someone has been convicted of a violent crime, whether they are here legally or not, authorities have a duty to remove that person,” Vance stated.

However, Vance didn’t stop at defending the policy—he also criticized the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, questioning their motives. He suggested that their opposition to the rollback was more about financial interests than humanitarian concerns.

“When an organization receives over $100 million to help resettle illegal immigrants, you have to ask—are they truly focused on helping people, or are they worried about their bottom line?” Vance said. He further accused the group of failing to support “common sense immigration enforcement” that Americans had voted for.

The bishops have yet to respond to Vance’s comments, but their criticism of Trump’s immigration policies didn’t stop there. Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio, president of the Conference, also spoke out against some of Trump’s executive orders on immigration, while expressing support for his stance on gender-related federal policies.

As Trump’s policies and appointments continue to stir controversy, Vance appears ready to defend them—while taking on critics, even within his own faith community.



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