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  Millions of Christians could face deportation from the US, report says: 'vast majority of individuals at risk of deportation are Christians'

  A new report by several Christian organizations warns that up to 10 million Christians could face deportation under proposed Trump administration policies—raising concerns for families and churches across the U.S.—though the authors say their goal is not to take a political stance but to highlight the potential impact on the American church.

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  Migration to US through Darién Gap plummets 99% while Trump cracks down on illegal immigration

  Migrants attempting to reach the United States through the dangerous jungles of the Darién Gap have dropped by 99%, a dramatic decline that the White House celebrated in praise of the Trump administration's immigration policies. 

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  'Perfect exactly the way God made you': 7 highlights from Trump's address to a joint session of Congress

  President Donald Trump delivered an address to a joint session of the United States Congress in the chamber of the U.S. House of Representatives Tuesday, a month and a half after he took office as the 47th president of the United States.

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  Mexican evangelical leaders respond to Trump: welcoming conservative policies but bracing for deportations and economic impact

  President Donald Trump’s second administration has ushered in significant changes to U.S. domestic and foreign policy, which received mixed reactions both domestically and internationally. Early reactions among Mexican evangelicals indicate support for his conservative approach but also concerns about the economic impact of mass deportations.

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  Trump suspends refugee program citing public safety, national security as 'paramount considerations'

  President Donald Trump issued an executive order on his first day back in office to suspend the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP) for at least four months, a move that has raised concerns among refugee advocates. The suspension, announced Jan. 20, led to an immediate halt in the resettlement of 1,660 Afghan refugees, including unaccompanied children hoping to reunite with families in the U.S., according to media reports.

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  The African Church should be more proactive to stem deadly Africa-Europe migration trends, says Dr. Joe Bonga

  The Refugee Highway Partnership has urged African Churches to be more involved in reducing unemployment, conflict and discrimination as a means of curbing irregular and dangerous immigration. Dr. Joe Bonga, who serves in the Refugee Highway Partnership Global Leadership team, said that the church in Africa has the potential to be a transformative force in addressing the root causes of forced immigration.

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  Fun Chile ministry initiative lets children simulate their first missionary trip

  At the initiative of the Chilean ministry “Evangelio Creativo” (Creative Gospel), a group of children and pre-teens participated in a simulation of their first missionary trip in the city of Concepción, Chile. The activity included a time of preparation, a simulated arrival in a foreign country with passport and immigration checks, and training for outreach.

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