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The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops backs Trump’s new federal grant rules, pushing to block taxpayer funds from supporting gender ideology or abortion — including denying biological sex or promoting sex as a choice — while calling for stricter limits on gender transition procedures for all ages, especially in schools. They support banning federal funds for elective abortions, mirroring the Hyde Amendment’s scope, and want clearer language to prohibit abortion referrals, counseling, and transportation. The bishops also stress protecting faith-based groups from discrimination in grants and upholding religious liberty throughout funding. However, they caution against overly broad terms like “illegal immigration” that could harm migrant aid, and warn that vague phrases like “anti-American values” and mandatory E-Verify could endanger religious nonprofits and hiring practices. While largely aligned with the administration’s goals, they urge refinements to safeguard humanitarian work and religious freedom.

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