American Catholic Church Leaders Denounce Trump Administration Border Policies
In a infrequent official declaration, the national Catholic bishops organization has delivered a firm denunciation of the White House's immigration policies.
Formal Statement Shows Deep Concern
Religious authorities expressed being troubled by potential violations of the sanctity of religious sites and the protected status of hospitals and schools.
Countries bear the duty to manage their boundaries and create fair, organized immigration frameworks for the benefit of all.
Environment of Apprehension
Through their statement, the church leaders portrayed what they called "a environment of apprehension around questions of profiling" and immigration policies.
They revealed being disappointed by the present discourse and vilification of migrants, while opposing what they called "the widespread removal of people."
Additional Concerns
Religious leaders also expressed major apprehensions about:
- Circumstances in migrant detention facilities
- Unjustified cancellation of legal status for certain immigrants
- Insufficiency in meaningful immigration reform
Administrative Shifts
Federal authorities has pursued an aggressive immigration agenda since taking office, including revoking policies that limited immigration apprehensions near sensitive locations such as churches, hospitals and schools.
Global Perspective
The message echoes equivalent concerns made by the Catholic pontiff, who has called for "serious consideration about the way immigrants are being handled in the US under present leadership."
Wider Consequences
This constitutes the initial official declaration of its kind in more than ten years, highlighting the seriousness of the bishops' concerns about present border measures.
