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U.S. cardinal urges defunding of ICE: 'We need to see what's happening in front of us'

U.S. cardinal urges defunding of ICE: 'We need to see what's happening in front of us'

Summary

Cardinal Joseph Tobin, a senior U.S. Catholic leader, criticized the immigration enforcement actions of the Trump administration, specifically calling out ICE. He urged Church members to encourage lawmakers to stop funding this agency.

Key Facts

  • Cardinal Joseph Tobin leads the Archdiocese of Newark.
  • He criticized the actions of ICE, calling it a "lawless organization."
  • Cardinal Tobin is considered a key ally of Pope Leo.
  • He encouraged Church members to influence lawmakers to cut off funding for ICE.
  • The conversation with Cardinal Tobin was conducted by Geoff Bennett.

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