Prominent faith and Hispanic community leaders convened to discuss President Trump’s recent executive orders about immigration enforcement policies, emphasizing their collective support for the administration’s policies, including border security, law enforcement, and the protection of vulnerable communities.

Among the leaders present were Rev. Samuel Rodriguez, Jennifer Korn, Jentezen Franklin, Doug Clay, Gary Lewis, and Dan Garza, who discussed active next steps to engage their communities and to commit to advocating for long-term solutions, especially for those families long rooted in the United States. They collectively expressed their concern about the proliferation of misinformation by political activists who seek to promote fear rather than long-term solutions.

Rev. Samuel Rodriguez, President of the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference:

“I commend and applaud President Trump’s executive order as it pertains to prioritizing the deportation of the criminal segment of the undocumented community that is impacting all of our communities. I am looking forward to working with the new Trump administration to advance a permanent solution to the immigration malaise that has existed in this country for over 25 years.”

The leaders expressed unwavering support for the administration’s focus on safety—addressing how border security will help reduce crime and lawlessness and minimize issues like human trafficking.

Daniel Garza, Founding President of the Libre Initiative, stated:

“President Trump is sending a clear message. He is dramatically changing the way America will defend its border and ensure that proper vetting is being done of those who seek to come to America as immigrants. He understands that members of the undocumented community attend our schools, are employed where we work, worship at our churches, and many are immediate or close family. They work hard and contribute to America’s strength and prosperity.”

Jennifer Korn, Senior Advisor of the National Faith Advisory Board, added:

“We have had lawlessness for the past four years. President Trump is doing what the American people elected him to do, including Latinos and people of faith. He is for keeping us safe, securing the border, and has talked about a big beautiful door to allow for legal immigration. We just need to know who those people are. People also need to know that ICE is not targeting ‘sensitive locations’ like schools, courts, or faith-based institutions. What has changed is that ICE officials are no longer prohibited from these locations if the situation is deemed appropriate and approved by a second-line supervisor.”

She continued, “In the last four years, criminals were allowed to run rampant in this country. Know that we have to have a secure border if we want any conversation about reform.”

The group of national evangelical leaders with large Latino constituencies also committed to equipping clergy, Latino, and faith-based leaders across America with accurate information to counter the widespread misinformation inundating their communities from political activists.

Stressing the role of the church, Bishop Gary Lewis, General Overseer for the Church of God, stated:

“We’ve seen a tightening at the border and some of those that have been committing violent crimes being dealt with, and I think there’s agreement that it’s moving in the right direction. Now, the primary thing that has to be addressed is fear. The church is called to reach people. We’re called to reach those who are in need. The narrative needs to be that there is compassion that is going to be shown. These rooted families are crucial to our communities and vital parts of our church. Our goal has to be to reassure our constituents that they’re not going to raid your congregation on a Sunday morning. That is not the direction this is going to go.”

The group advocated for a long-term, compassionate approach to immigration reform—one that upholds the law while recognizing those who have been in the country for decades.

Doug Clay, General Superintendent for the General Council of the Assemblies of God, shared his vision for a balanced approach, stating:

“I desire an immigration policy that honors the laws of our land, respects immigrants and refugees who lawfully enter, and shows human dignity in the enforcement of those laws. On inauguration day, I sent a communication out to our fellowship to pray for wisdom, protection, peace, and courage for President Trump because, as Proverbs 11:14 says, ‘without wise leadership, a nation fails. There is safety in many advisors.’”

Jentezen Franklin, Senior Pastor of Free Chapel, emphasized:

“I am thankful for what the president has done. His orders are saving babies and children and rescuing girls from rape and molestation. I’ve been in meetings with the President and I know his heart. He cares and he wants to do the right thing. And right now, it is our job to be the hands of Christ in this situation and the heart of Christ.”

Daniel Garza, Founding President of the Libre Initiative, recognized the legacy of the United States and expressed his hope for the future, saying:

“No other nation has fulfilled more dreams and more aspirations of more immigrants over the last 250 years than the United States of America. And we’ll continue to strive to be that shining city on the hill.”

The group concluded the conversation by reaffirming a collective commitment to solutions that uphold the sovereignty of the law and compassion for hardworking immigrants.

Rev. Samuel Rodriguez, President of the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference, concluded:

“We are looking for a solution that will respect the rule of law, respect the sovereignty of our nation, and stop all illegal immigration.”

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