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Judge declines to reinstate refugee resettlement program funding for now

A federal judge denied the request from the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops to block a funding freeze for refugee resettlement programs, citing the lack of necessary legal conditions for such an order.
Judge Trevor McFadden stated that the USCCB did not show "likely success on the merits" to justify a temporary restraining order on the funding freeze.
The USCCB warned that the funding suspension could lead to "irreparable damage" to its refugee programs and a loss of support for thousands of refugees.
The USCCB claims the funding freeze jeopardizes 6,700 admitted refugees and has led to millions in unpaid reimbursements, forcing layoffs of 50 employees.

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National Catholic Register

Judge Denies US Bishops’ Request to Block Trump Funding Freeze

sergign/shutterstock A gavel rests on a judge's desk. The USCCB sued the Trump administration earlier this week over what the bishops said was an unlawful suspension of funding for refugee resettlement and aid programs.

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Catholic News Agency

Judge denies U.S. bishops’ request to block Trump funding freeze

After receiving assistance from the Catholic Charities RGV Humanitarian Respite Center, migrant families from Mexico and Central America who have been granted asylum in the United States are processed for their transport to various destinations across the United States at the Central Station Bus Terminal on June 19, 2018, in McAllen, Texas. / Credit: Jahi Chikwendiu/The Washington Post via Getty Images CNA Staff, Feb 21, 2025 / 13:40 pm (CNA). A…

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The Epoch Times

Federal Judge Declines to Immediately Block Trump’s Halt of Catholic Refugee Funding

A federal judge in Washington on Thursday declined to immediately block a Trump administration rule that rescinded funding to a refugee resettlement program, after a major Catholic organization challenged the plan in a lawsuit this week. Judge Trevor McFadden denied U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB’s) request for a temporary restraining order that would have restored the funding but called his ruling “very tentative.” “A temporary res…

22 hours ago·New York, United States

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WLTReport

UPDATE: Federal Judge Delivers Major Blow to Catholic Bishops Suing Trump Admin * 100PercentFedUp.com * by Kaley

A federal judge has dealt a significant setback to the Catholic bishops' lawsuit against the Trump administration, rejecting their urgent plea for funding restoration. Discover the implications of this ruling and what it means for refugee resettlement efforts.

23 hours ago

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The Hill

Judge declines to reinstate refugee resettlement program funding for now

A federal judge declined to direct the Trump administration to reinstate funding for refugee resettlement programs after Catholic bishops challenged the freeze, but he signaled he might do so in the future. U.S. District Judge Trevor McFadden, appointed by President Trump during his first term, said he would not grant the U.S. Conference of…

2 days ago·Washington, United States

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Biweekly Newspaper for the Diocese of Richmond

Judge denies U.S. bishops’ request to block Trump funding freeze - Biweekly Newspaper for the Diocese of Richmond %

A federal judge has denied a request from the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) to block a federal funding freeze that the bishops say will greatly harm refugee aid efforts in the United States. The USCCB sued the Trump administration earlier this week over what the bishops said was an unlawful suspension of funding for refugee resettlement and aid programs. The suspension came via one of several executive orders President Donald Trump…

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