Why standing in solidarity with immigrants is an act of accompaniment in Catholic philosophy

Accompaniment, rooted in modern Catholic social thought, calls for putting the needs of the most vulnerable first.

By: Kristy Nabhan-Warren, University of Iowa, The Conversation

Outlets: The Conversation

Published: February 24, 2026

Words: 854

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 2 days ago

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By Kristy Nabhan-Warren, University of Iowa

In Portland, Oregon, people wearing inflatable frog costumes – The Portland Frog Brigade – danced outside immigration offices. In Chicago, parents and neighbors walked children to and from school, forming “magic schoolbuses” for families who feared detention.

Thousands of Americans have taken to the streets since fall 2025 to protest against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s tactics. These public demonstrations include the more familiar-looking protest signs and …

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