Texas immigration law fuels church fears and court battles
Sam Dunning of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Houston describes visiting ill or homebound parishioners. Gov. Abbott signed a sanctuary city ban allowing police to question immigration status and detain suspects. Courts challenge the law set to take effect in September amid fears in immigrant communities and church shelter efforts. The Catholic Legal Immigration Network estimates up to 1.6 million unauthorized residents could qualify for protection or visas.
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GOP bill would let churches endorse political candidates
House Republicans push a provision to deny IRS funding to enforce the 63 year old rule against churches backing candidates The measure aims to let churches speak on issues while preserving tax exempt status but critics warn of potential abuse and reduced enforcement Democrats warn of church state mixing while noting First Amendment rights.
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