Many religious traditions preach the need to care for strangers. But what happens when caring for the stranger comes into conflict with government policy?
After Title 42 restrictions at the U.S. border ended on May 11, 2023, debates about immigration have heated up again — focused mostly on reform, border security or refugees’ needs.
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