The Catholic Diocese of Paterson sues US government over green card backlog for religious workers.

The Catholic Diocese of Paterson, New Jersey, has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. government, claiming that recent changes in green card processing for religious workers jeopardize the status of foreign-born priests. The diocese and five priests, facing expiring legal status, argue that the new procedures have created a backlog exceeding 3.5 years, potentially extending to 10-15 years. The lawsuit seeks administrative changes to protect their ability to minister and serve their communities.