Presbyterian Church Leaders ‘Repent and Apologize’ After Ministry Shared Guidance for Illegal Immigrants To Avoid ICE

The effort to help migrants avoid deportation drew criticism from political conservatives and the Church’s own members.

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Before Trump's re-election, migrants wait to climb over concertina wire after they crossed the Rio Grande and entered Texas from Mexico. AP/Eric Gay

The Presbyterian Church of America is apologizing after its ministry focused on outreach and disaster response posted resources to help illegal immigrants to avoid deportation.

Earlier this month, the Mission to North America, or MNA, came under fire after it posted a resource page titled “Refugee & Immigrant Ministry for Churches: Help Immigrants Facing 2025 Policy Changes.” Some of the recommendations included telling migrants not to carry documentation listing their country of origin if they are in America illegally. 

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