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Texas AG Sues Catholic Nonprofit Over Migrant Aid, Seeks Shutdown

The Texas Attorney General's lawsuit against Annunciation House escalates tensions over immigration policy, accusing the organization of facilitating illegal immigration.

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Ruben Garcia, director of the Annunciation House, speaks with migrant parents on June 26, 2018, in El Paso, Texas.
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Migrants arrive at the Casa Vides Annunciation House shelter in El Paso after being released from U.S. Customs and Border Protection custody, on June 24, 2018.

Overview

  • Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against Annunciation House, a Catholic nonprofit in El Paso, accusing it of facilitating illegal immigration and seeking to revoke its registration.
  • Annunciation House, known for providing shelter to migrants, immigrants, and refugees, has operated in Texas since the 1980s and is recognized by the Catholic Church.
  • The lawsuit claims Annunciation House engaged in illegal activities such as facilitating illegal entry to the U.S., alien harboring, human smuggling, and operating a stash house.
  • Annunciation House has responded by suing the Attorney General's office to block document requests and asserts its work is legal and rooted in the Gospel mandate to welcome the stranger.
  • The legal battle highlights the broader conflict between Texas' efforts to secure its border and the federal government's support for NGOs aiding migrants.