![]() authorities also have a responsibility to protect immigrants - presumably from threats like exploitation, human trafficking and anti-immigrant violence. Others might argue that illegal aliens are hurting the American job market by undercutting labor costs and taking jobs away from Americans. Some might argue that illegal aliens have become such a part of the American economy that they are now essential to it. How much it is able, particularly in a time of high unemployment and economic uncertainty, is ripe for debate. With the highest gross domestic product in the world, the United States qualifies as a prosperous nation, so on humanitarian grounds, it should welcome immigrants in search of work and security “to the extent able.” ![]() Public authorities should see to it that the natural right is respected that places a guest under the protection of those who receive him.” 2241 of the Catechism of the Catholic Church, which states: “The more prosperous nations are obliged, to the extent they are able, to welcome the foreigner in search of the security and the means of livelihood which he cannot find in his country of origin. ![]() ![]() The epitome of the Church’s teaching on immigration is found in No. ![]()
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