Migration Service and Refugee Resettlement

Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop defends church's migration service refusing to resettle new migrants from South Africa, citing concern over people 'jumping the line.'

Refusal to Resettle White South African Refugees

The Episcopal Church's migration service refuses Trump administration's request to help resettle White South African refugees, citing preferential treatment and commitment to racial justice. President Trump fast-tracked refugee status for White South Africans, criticizing South African government over land expropriation. Pro-refugee protesters clash with Trump administration's stance.

The Episcopal Church and South African Migrants

The Episcopal Church will not assist with the resettlement of South African migrants and will end its government partnership to support refugees.

Episcopal Church's Decision to End Partnership with U.S. Government Over Refugee Resettlement

The Episcopal Church ends partnership with U.S. government over refusal to resettle white Afrikaners from South Africa, citing moral opposition. This decision is rooted in the church's commitment to racial justice and reconciliation. The Trump administration has otherwise frozen the refugee program, with Afrikaners being among the few granted entry.