Today’s immigration application backlog exposes a system cracking under the weight of 30-plus years of outdated policies and procedures. Behind every processing delay, court backlog, or revoked protections is a family pleading for stability, a worker waiting to contribute positively to their local economy, or a loved one waiting for reunification.

Constructing physical barriers at the U.S. southern border touches on a variety of issues important to people across the political spectrum. Remarkably, the notion of building a wall has elicited both bipartisan support and opposition.

This Q&A provides basic, trustworthy information that helps us separate myths from meaning. Whether you’re new to these questions or looking to deepen your understanding, you don’t need to have all the answers to move forward with confidence and compassion. By grounding ourselves in truth and working to see others as God sees them, we can engage in more productive, faith-filled discussions about immigration — and take small, steady steps toward a more just and welcoming world