‘Sanctuary people’ redefine what it means to protect immigrants in uncertain times

Many faith groups supporting immigrants root their mission in the idea of ‘accompaniment,’ which springs from Catholic social teaching.

By: Gina Perez, Oberlin College and Conservatory, The Conversation

Outlets: The Conversation

Published: July 21, 2026

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Last Updated: 4 weeks, 1 day ago

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By Gina Perez, Oberlin College and Conservatory

Hundreds of thousands of Haitians in the U.S. are living in uncertain times. On June 25, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the Trump administration could proceed with a plan to end Temporary Protected Status – a federal program that allows people to stay in the United States when the government considers their own country unsafe – for around 350,000 Haitians and 6,000 Syrians. Their work …

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