A federal judge in Canada has struck down the Safe Third Country Agreement, which sends refugees arriving at the border back to detention in the United States, on the grounds that it violates the Charter of Rights and Freedom.

The faithful must stand against measures that dehumanize asylum seekers and welcome immigrants among us.

The Vatican was committed to discussing solutions to "mass migration and refugee movements, with the goal of preserving human lives and dignity, alleviating suffering and advancing an authentic and integral development."

Among those who are suffering the most during the pandemic are the Rohingya community, according to Caritas.

Today’s court decision removes any judicial check on the Trump administration’s efforts to fast-track the deportations of asylum seekers who cannot show strong evidence of persecution in their home countries.

“The coronavirus crisis has highlighted the need to ensure the necessary protection for refugees.”