The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has initiated legal action against the Trump administration, contesting the cessation of funding for a refugee resettlement program. This lawsuit adds to the growing number of legal challenges aimed at preventing President Trump from terminating funding for various governmental initiatives. The USCCB's suit centers on the Refugee Act of 1980, under which the organization claims to have collaborated with the U.S. government to resettle over 930,000 refugees.

The USCCB asserts that the government is now attempting to withdraw support for its resettlement programs by halting funding, despite refugees already being under the organization's care. The lawsuit alleges that the USCCB has not received reimbursement for expenses incurred up to January 24th, as promised by the State Department, and that the administration's unilateral cut-off of congressionally approved funding is unlawful.

This funding freeze has reportedly compelled the USCCB to begin laying off 50 employees involved in refugee resettlement efforts. The lawsuit follows a recent court order requiring the Trump administration to lift its three-week freeze on U.S. foreign aid. The judge in that case questioned the necessity of a "blanket suspension" of foreign aid programs before a more thorough review could be conducted.

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