Major Charity reported for RICO violations

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According to online pundit Jack Posobiec, a Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) complaint was filed this week with the U.S. Department of Justice against Catholic Charities, alleging the nonprofit has been trafficking illegal immigrants. It asserts that the organization has knowingly facilitated the transportation and resettlement of undocumented individuals, potentially in violation of federal immigration laws. Critics cited in the complaint, including activists Rachel Masters Yakima and Dr. Janet Smith, have escalated the allegations by linking these activities to broader negligence, pointing to the claim of “300,000 missing children” as evidence of inadequate oversight and protection of vulnerable populations.

The accusation claims the organization knowingly used billions in federal funds to transport and resettle undocumented individuals, violating immigration laws.

Critics, including some Republican figures, argue this constitutes a pattern of organized crime under the RICO Act, pointing to Catholic Charities’ long-standing role in migrant aid, which has often drawn scrutiny. (Here and here.)

In separate letters addressed to Vice President JD Vance and President Trump, Yakima and Smith demanded a RICO investigation not only into Catholic Charities but also into the US Conference of Catholic Bishops, accusing the Church-affiliated group of prioritizing funding over accountability, with Smith and Yakima stating, “They just say, ‘Trust us,'” in reference to the organization’s assurances of compliance.

The group denies the charges, insisting its work is legal and focused on helping vulnerable people. The DOJ hasn’t signaled whether it’ll investigate, but the filing has already stirred up a storm of debate over immigration policy and nonprofit accountability.

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