- A formal complaint has been lodged with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) accusing Catholic Charities of violating the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) by allegedly facilitating the trafficking of illegal immigrants across U.S. borders through food, shelter and transportation services without adequate oversight.
- The complaint claims that Catholic Charities’ actions, framed as humanitarian aid, have created a system ripe for exploitation, endangering vulnerable populations, including children, and contributing to claims of «300,000 missing children» due to insufficient safeguards.
- Critics, including Rachel Masters Yakima and Dr. Janet Smith, argue that Catholic Charities has prioritized federal funding over accountability, allegedly misusing taxpayer dollars intended for lawful refugee assistance and lacking transparency in managing immigration programs.
- Migrants have reportedly used addresses linked to Catholic Charities as intended destinations to delay deportation proceedings, as ICE is required to accept any address provided, even if non-residential. Catholic Charities denies involvement but acknowledges the issue, blaming flaws in the immigration system.
- The complaint urges a RICO investigation into Catholic Charities and the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, while Catholic Charities advocates for immigration system reforms to prevent exploitation and address logistical challenges caused by incorrect addresses.
A formal complaint has been lodged with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) accusing Catholic Charities of violating the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) by allegedly facilitating the trafficking of illegal immigrants across the U.S. borders.
According to the filing, Catholic Charities has allegedly played a central role in the movement of migrants across the southern border, providing food, shelter and transportation without adequate oversight. The complaint asserts that this has created a system ripe for exploitation, with vulnerable populations, including children, being placed at risk. The complaint argues that these actions, framed as humanitarian aid, amount to human trafficking and a misuse of federal funds intended for lawful refugee assistance.
Figures cited in the complaint, such as Rachel Masters Yakima and Dr. Janet Smith, claim that Catholic Charities’ operations have contributed to «300,000 missing children» due to insufficient safeguards.
Moreover, in letters addressed to President Donald Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance, Yakima and Smith have called for a RICO investigation not only into Catholic Charities but also the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. They accused the Church-affiliated group of prioritizing federal funding over accountability.
«They just say, ‘Trust us,'» Yakima and Smith stated in the letter, criticizing the organization’s lack of transparency in managing taxpayer dollars allocated for immigration programs. (Related: HHS launches investigation into ORR’s handling of unaccompanied migrant children.)
In line with the complaint, the DOJ needs to demonstrate that Catholic Charities operated as an enterprise engaged in a pattern of illegal activity over an extended period under RICO statutes. Proving this would require evidence that the organization’s leadership knowingly participated in or facilitated violations of immigration laws as part of a systematic effort.
Illegal migrants have been using Catholic Charities-associated address as destination
Journalist Jack Posobiec recently brought to light the allegation in a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, where he detailed claims that Catholic Charities has used billions in taxpayer dollars to support the transportation and resettlement of undocumented migrants.
But in 2022, Just the News already reported that illegal migrants are allegedly using addresses associated with Catholic Charities as their intended destinations to slow down immigration court hearings and delay potential deportation. The tactic, which involves providing real but non-residential addresses, has drawn attention from both the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Catholic Charities.
Upon apprehension, immigration authorities typically request an address where migrants can be contacted for court summons. However, some migrants are providing addresses linked to Catholic Charities, where they do not intend to reside. This practice makes it difficult for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to serve court notices, effectively delaying deportation proceedings.
DHS officials have acknowledged the issue, stating that agents are required to accept any address provided by migrants, even if it is not their actual residence. This loophole allows migrants to avoid receiving notices to appear in court, stalling their cases indefinitely.
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