A petition from Faithful America, a Christian group, is making waves as it rallies over 15,000 people to stand up against President-elect Donald Trump’s immigration policies. The petition accuses Trump of violating Christian values, particularly with his plans for mass deportations.
Here’s why it matters: Trump is pushing forward with his hard-line stance on immigration in his second term, promising to deport immigrants living in the U.S. illegally. His first-term policies, like separating families at the U.S.-Mexico border, were widely criticized as inhumane.
What makes this more interesting is that Trump often talks about his Christian faith. He even promoted a “God Bless the USA Bible” during his campaign, saying, “Religion and Christianity are the biggest things missing from this country, and we need to bring them back fast.” But now, some Christian groups are questioning whether his immigration policies truly reflect Christian teachings.
Faithful America, which promotes social justice and opposes Christian nationalism, launched this petition in response to Trump’s immigration plans. The group is calling on U.S. Catholic leaders to speak out against his actions, especially his reported plans to allow ICE agents to arrest undocumented immigrants at sensitive locations like churches.
The petition, which has already garnered 15,470 signatures, expresses concern about Trump’s promise to remove protections that prevent ICE from arresting people at places of worship. According to the group, this goes against the Christian principle of welcoming the stranger, a core teaching from Jesus.
Faithful America’s petition asks the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) to publicly denounce Trump’s immigration policies and stand up for immigrants. “Jesus was clear,” the petition says. “Feed the hungry, clothe the naked, and welcome the stranger.”
On the other hand, some figures close to Trump, like House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senator Lindsey Graham, defend the president’s immigration stance, arguing it’s about securing the border and responding to public demand for stronger immigration control.
Meanwhile, immigrant rights groups are stepping up, offering training and resources to help families prepare in case of detention or deportation. As Trump’s return to the White House looms, immigrant communities are bracing for the impact of these policies.
So, what’s next? As the debate over Trump’s immigration plans intensifies, it’s clear that the issue is far from settled. Faithful America’s petition and the response from various groups show that the conversation around immigration, faith, and policy will continue to spark strong opinions on all sides.
