Recent executive orders have led to a significant pause in federal funding for refugee resettlement, causing a crisis among North Texas refugee families and support organizations. The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and multiple local Catholic Charities have responded by filing lawsuits against the Trump administration, asserting that the funding freeze has severely impacted their ability to assist migrants and refugees. In Houston, over 120 employees of Catholic Charities have been laid off, with similar layoffs occurring across Dallas as service programs are slashed. Critics of the funding suspension claim it is a disservice to communities reliant on these essential services, highlighting the broader implications of the administrative measures on vulnerable populations.