Sen. John Cornyn Highlights Support from Evangelical Leaders
Senator John Cornyn from Texas, currently in a runoff against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, is emphasizing his backing from pastors affiliated with the Evangelical Immigration Table. This group, linked to George and Alex Soros’ Open Society Foundations, has a history of advocating for amnesty for illegal immigrants in the U.S.
This week, Cornyn introduced his Faith Advisory Council for the campaign, featuring five Texas pastors, including Max Lucado from Oak Hills Church in San Antonio, Dr. Jack Graham from Prestonwood Baptist Church in Plano, and Dr. Gus Reyes from the Texas Baptist Christian Life Commission in Dallas.
These pastors are recognized as signatories of the Evangelical Immigration Table’s “Immigration Reform Principles,” which support providing legal status or a pathway to citizenship for those eligible and wishing to become permanent residents—essentially a form of amnesty.
The Evangelical Immigration Table is a project of the National Immigration Forum, a prominent pro-immigration organization that has received significant funding from Soros’ foundations, according to financial reports.
Back in 2013, reports indicated lobbying activities by the Evangelical Immigration Table concerning immigration reform. That year, they urged Republicans to back the controversial “Gang of Eight” amnesty proposal, which aimed to pardon millions of undocumented immigrants in the country.
The group invested $250,000 in a campaign encouraging Americans to contact their representatives in favor of the amnesty initiative.
World Relief, an organization focused on expanding immigration and providing amnesty, is a key player within the Evangelical Immigration Table. They frequently criticize former President Donald Trump’s America First policies.
Recently, this organization condemned a Trump administration policy affecting immigrants’ ability to secure work permits during the asylum process, indicating their ongoing activism in the immigration debate.
Moreover, they have sent letters to Trump and congressional leaders calling for changes regarding refugee policies that review those who haven’t obtained green cards yet.
Despite support for pro-amnesty perspectives among these pastors, Cornyn defended their inclusion in his advisory committee. He stated that criticizing pastors who have dedicated years to faith and community service reflects more about Ken Paxton’s campaign than about the pastors themselves, asserting that Texas honors its pastors.
