US Border Czar Tom Homan has taken aim at the Catholic Church, calling its opposition to mass deportations "wrong" and arguing that a secure border saves lives. In a scathing attack, Homan said the church needs to "fix itself" before criticizing US immigration policy.
The comments came after the US Conference of Catholic Bishops condemned President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown and warned of a "climate of fear and anxiety" around immigration enforcement. Pope Leo XIV had also called for "deep reflection" on how migrants are being treated under Trump's administration, whose policies have aggressively carried out mass deportations.
Homan, who is a lifelong Catholic, said the church's opposition to mass deportations undermines US law enforcement and costs lives. He claimed that desperate migrants often rely on violent cartels to smuggle them across the border in hazardous conditions, citing that over 4,000 migrants died during those journeys.
In contrast, Homan argued that secure borders save lives, pointing out that thousands of Americans have died from fentanyl smuggled across the border. He also claimed that the US has "the most secure border in the history of this nation" due to strict enforcement under ICE.
Homan's comments were met with criticism from some who accused him of hypocrisy, noting that the Vatican imposes harsh penalties for trespassing on its grounds. The Catholic Church has responded by reiterating its opposition to mass deportations and calling for a more humane approach to immigration policy.
In another recent controversy, Homan blasted critics, hailing Border Patrol Chief Greg Bovino as "patriot" after a fiery hearing in Chicago where he tear-gassed migrants.
The comments came after the US Conference of Catholic Bishops condemned President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown and warned of a "climate of fear and anxiety" around immigration enforcement. Pope Leo XIV had also called for "deep reflection" on how migrants are being treated under Trump's administration, whose policies have aggressively carried out mass deportations.
Homan, who is a lifelong Catholic, said the church's opposition to mass deportations undermines US law enforcement and costs lives. He claimed that desperate migrants often rely on violent cartels to smuggle them across the border in hazardous conditions, citing that over 4,000 migrants died during those journeys.
In contrast, Homan argued that secure borders save lives, pointing out that thousands of Americans have died from fentanyl smuggled across the border. He also claimed that the US has "the most secure border in the history of this nation" due to strict enforcement under ICE.
Homan's comments were met with criticism from some who accused him of hypocrisy, noting that the Vatican imposes harsh penalties for trespassing on its grounds. The Catholic Church has responded by reiterating its opposition to mass deportations and calling for a more humane approach to immigration policy.
In another recent controversy, Homan blasted critics, hailing Border Patrol Chief Greg Bovino as "patriot" after a fiery hearing in Chicago where he tear-gassed migrants.
He's like a border police officer with an axe to grind against the Catholic Church and it's just getting out of hand 
. Newsflash, dude: being a lifelong Catholic doesn't mean you're above criticism! The Church's stance on mass deportations is about human rights and dignity, not "fixing itself" 
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. Not to mention the Border Patrol Chief getting tear-gassed at a hearing in Chicago... like what's next?! 
The hypocrisy is thick with this guy and it's only fueling the fire 
. Can't we just have a calm discussion about immigration policy without all the aggression? 
. As someone who is both Catholic and pro-immigration reform, I think it's totally unfair for him to attack the church like that. Newsflash: just because you're a lifelong Catholic doesn't mean you have to be in line with the Pope's views 
. And let's get real, saying the church needs to "fix itself" before speaking out against mass deportations is basically code for "shut up and agree with me". The church has a right to criticize US immigration policy too, especially when it comes to human rights issues. And by the way, Homan's stats about migrant deaths are totally misleading - we can't just assume that migrants would've died if they weren't smuggled across the border 
. And what about all the other factors at play, like poverty and lack of economic opportunities?
like what even is wrong with wanting a more humane approach 2 immigration policy?! 
anyway, on the bright side, the catholic church still isnt afraid 2 speak out & stand up for whats right 
️ keep doin that! 
! I mean, who does Tom Homan think he is? 
That's just a pretty way of saying shut up and stop speaking out against you. 
Interesting how Homan only cares about the church's reputation when it's convenient for him, but not when it means hurting migrants who are already in a desperate situation. 
Over 4,000 migrants dying during those journeys? where did he even get that number from? sounds like some cherry-picked stats to him.
What's going on here? Tom Homan thinks the Catholic Church is out of line for speaking out against mass deportations? Like, hasn't the church been around for centuries and has some serious credibility to back up its stance? And what's with the "fix itself" remark? Is he trying to silence the church or something? 
. And let's be real, the US has some of the most secure borders in the world, not the "most secure" as Homan claims 
. First, he's all about secure borders saving lives, but then he goes and says the church needs to "fix itself"? Sounds like someone's got a serious case of hypocrisy going on 
don't get me wrong, I'm all for a secure border, but you gotta be honest and not try to rewrite history or shame the church for speaking out 
. Newsflash: most Catholics aren't against secure borders but for treating people with dignity and compassion when they're fleeing war or poverty.
. The Vatican might have rules for trespassing on its grounds, but these people are just trying to escape life-threatening situations. I mean, come on Tom - can't you see the humanity in this?
4k people died trying to cross the border because of violent cartels, not because of any fault of the migrants. and now Tom Homan is basically saying that everyone who opposes mass deportations is "wrong" and needs to "fix themselves"? 
. Meanwhile, the US has its own problems with cartels smuggling fentanyl... priorities, Tom!
. And it's not just about the church being hypocritical - have we really thought through the human cost of pushing people back into situations where they're more likely to be exploited or hurt? 
. It's not just about keeping people out - it's about creating a safe and dignified process for those who are seeking a better life 
. Can't we find a way to balance security with compassion?