Church reaffirms immigration stance: love, law, family unity

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has reaffirmed its principles and issued guidelines to local leaders in the United States concerning immigration matters. The church's approach is guided by several key principles.

The church emphasizes obedience to the law, love for neighbors as taught by Jesus Christ, and a commitment to providing basic necessities like food and clothing to those in need, irrespective of their immigration status. A particular focus is placed on keeping families together.

These guidelines align with previous statements available on the church's website. The Office of General Counsel (OGC) has developed specific guidelines to assist local leaders in complying with federal laws related to harboring, transporting, or encouraging undocumented immigrants to remain in the U.S. The OGC also monitors legal developments closely to ensure that local outreach and humanitarian activities are conducted appropriately. Local leaders are encouraged to contact the Office of General Counsel for further information.