Overview
- On Capitol Hill, Johnson argued that sovereign borders are biblical and said civil authorities have a duty to maintain order, citing Romans 13.
- He later posted a roughly 1,600-word essay on X titled “The Christian Case for Deportation,” asserting Scripture assigns different roles to individuals versus government.
- The remarks answered Pope Leo XIV, who has urged deep reflection on how migrants are treated and has highlighted Gospel teachings about welcoming the stranger.
- In November, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops opposed indiscriminate mass deportations and launched an aid initiative for immigrants living in the United States.
- Johnson’s stance drew swift online criticism, while Vice President JD Vance described border security as a humanitarian measure at a conservative event.