The Center for the Study of Global Christianity has partnered with the National Association of Evangelicals, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, and World Relief to produce a new report on the impact of proposed deportation on American Christian families. It includes an analysis of three groups of individuals:
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Undocumented individuals who either entered unlawfully, without inspection, or who entered on a temporary visa but overstayed that visa.
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Individuals who are currently lawfully present, but whose legal protections were granted by a past administration and could presumably be withdrawn by this administration, including Temporary Protected Status, parole, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals and Deferred Enforced Departure.
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Individuals with a pending immigration court date, including many who are seeking asylum, who could be removed if they are not ultimately granted asylum or other relief in immigration court.
Using data from the World Christian Database, Pew Research Center, and FWD.us, researchers estimated the religious affiliation of these distinct groups. At of the end of 2024, there were more than 10 million Christian immigrants present in the United States who are vulnerable to deportation. Overall, about 80% of all of those at risk of deportation are Christians, including about 61% who are Catholic, 13% who are Evangelical, and 7% who are adherents to other Christian traditions.
View the complete report here.