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Categories: Archives 2026, Mission & Social Justice

US Detention of Refugees

PC(USA) Statement, Jan 15, 2026

Scripture calls us to welcome the stranger and protect the vulnerable, and to honor the dignity of those who seek refuge among us.

The Presbyterian Church (USA) Office of Public Witness is deeply concerned by reports that refugees who have been lawfully admitted to the United States are being detained…

Read the full statement: Detention and scrutiny of refugees prompts statement from the Presbyterian Office of Public Witness during time of ‘fear-based enforcement’