![We Are There campaign graphic featuring a woman and her two sons. She has her arms around them and they're all smiling.](https://www.catholiccharitiesusa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/we-are-there-press-release.jpg)
![Catholic Charities USA Logo on a purple background.](https://www.catholiccharitiesusa.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/ccusa-purple-background-1024x512.jpg)
Alexandria, Va. — Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA) strongly opposes the reported plans of ICE raids this weekend. The threats of deportation and family separation are causing anxiety and fear within the vulnerable communities our agencies serve, endangering immigrant rights and safety. Most significant is the lasting psychological damage family separation inflicts upon children. Such cruel behavior will impact children for the rest of their lives.