American Roman Catholic Bishops Denounce White House Border Policies
Via a infrequent formal message, the national Catholic bishops organization has released a sharp criticism of President Donald Trump's immigration policies.
Official Declaration Expresses Significant Apprehension
The bishops stated being troubled by threats against the sacred nature of churches and the special nature of hospitals and schools.
We recognize that nations have a responsibility to regulate their borders and establish a just and orderly immigration system for the sake of the common good.
Atmosphere of Anxiety
In their message, the bishops described what they called "a environment of apprehension around questions of profiling" and border control measures.
They revealed being disheartened by the ongoing debate and negative portrayal of migrants, while rejecting what they referred to as "the widespread removal of people."
Other Worries
The bishops also voiced serious worries about:
- Conditions in migrant detention facilities
- Arbitrary removal of authorized standing for certain immigrants
- Insufficiency in meaningful immigration reform
Administrative Shifts
The Trump administration has pursued an tough immigration approach since taking office, including revoking policies that limited immigration detentions near designated sites such as churches, hospitals and schools.
Worldwide Dimension
The declaration echoes similar critiques made by Pope Leo, who has urged "serious consideration about the way foreign nationals are being handled in the US under Trump."
Extended Ramifications
This marks the premier special message of its nature in over a decade, emphasizing the significance of the religious authorities' apprehensions about current immigration policies.
