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TALLAHASSEE, FL – In their annual statement marking the January 22 anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in Roe v. Wade, the bishops of Florida acknowledged that the Church's teaching on abortion is continuously proving to be prophetic. "Our nation is increasingly rejecting abortion and Roe v. Wade as states continue to adopt more limitations on abortion and expand alternatives to abortion," said the bishops.

On October 10, 2018, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a proposed rule on the "public charge" eligibility requirement that the federal government considers when determining whether to admit an immigrant into the country or allow an immigrant to adjust status and become a lawful permanent resident. The rule proposes to drastically expand the definition under which a migrant would be considered a public charge to what essentially amounts to a wealth test, discounting the contributions of certain immigrants. A human being's value is intrinsic, and one's resources cannot solely determine his or her potential or contribution to this nation.