Trump administration cuts $11M Catholic Charities Miami migrant contract
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The Trump administration canceled a long-standing contract with Catholic Charities in Miami, citing a decline in illegal immigration as a factor amid tensions between the President and the Pope.
Archbishop Thomas Wenski of Miami on Wednesday wrote a column For The Miami Herald, he laments the loss of an $11 million contract that operated for more than 60 years to help care for unaccompanied minors and immigrant children. Wenski warned that without funding, services may not even last the rest of the year.
“For more than 60 years, the Archdiocese of Miami’s services to unaccompanied minors have been known for excellence and serve as a model for other institutions across the country,” Wenski said. he wrote.
“Our track record in serving this vulnerable population is unmatched. However, Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Miami’s services for unaccompanied minors have been defunded and will be forced to close within three months.”
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Miami Archbishop Thomas Wenski defended Catholic Charities and his archdiocese’s work with immigrant children. (Jordan Vonderhaar/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
According to The Miami Herald, the administration is considering President Donald Trump’s request to Pope Benedict XIV. Before her comments criticizing Leo for not participating in US military action against Iran, she notified Catholic Charities last month that funding would be canceled.
Emily G. Hillard, press secretary for the Department of Health and Human Services Miami Herald was informed He said the decision was made because the number of unaccompanied children crossing the border is now “significantly lower” than under the Biden administration.
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“[The Office of Refugee Resettlement] “The Trump Administration is closing and consolidating unused facilities as it continues its efforts to stop illegal entry and the smuggling and trafficking of unaccompanied alien children,” Hillard said.
President Donald Trump’s decision to cut federal grant funding comes after Pope Benedict XIV. It preceded his comments towards Leo. (Getty Images)
In a comment to Fox News Digital, White House deputy press secretary Kush Desai noted an
“Our historically secure border means fewer border crossings. This is good stewardship of taxpayer dollars made possible by common-sense border policies that keep the American people safe and protect our sovereignty.” Desai wrote.
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In his opinion piece, Wenski disputed the claim that the decreasing number of unaccompanied minors was an acceptable reason to withhold funding.
“It is true that the number of unaccompanied minors entering the country has decreased. It is also understandable that some programs have been scaled back or even eliminated. But given the history and reputation of the Mrs. Bryan O. Walsh Children’s Village, it is surprising that the U.S. government would close a program that will be difficult to replicate at the level of proficiency and excellence achieved by Catholic Charities when future waves of unaccompanied minors reach our shores,” Wenski wrote.
The Trump administration has advocated ending contracts with numerous charities, including Catholics, to care for illegal immigrant children. (Mark Schiefelbein/AP Photo; Adekunle Ajayi/Getty Images)
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The Archdiocese of Miami referred Fox News Digital to Wenski’s column when reached for comment.
