US Catholic Bishops Denounce White House Border Enforcement
In a rare public statement, America's Catholic bishop leadership has issued a firm denunciation of the White House's immigration policies.
Official Declaration Expresses Significant Apprehension
Religious authorities stated being concerned by potential violations of the sacred nature of religious sites and the protected status of medical facilities and educational institutions.
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.
Climate of Fear
Within their declaration, the religious figures portrayed what they labeled "a atmosphere of anxiety around questions of profiling" and immigration policies.
They revealed being saddened by the present discourse and vilification of foreign nationals, while opposing what they called "the indiscriminate mass deportation of people."
Additional Concerns
Church authorities also voiced major apprehensions about:
- Circumstances in migrant detention facilities
- Arbitrary removal of authorized standing for certain immigrants
- Insufficiency in comprehensive immigration system improvements
Administrative Shifts
Federal authorities has implemented an aggressive immigration agenda since assuming power, including eliminating policies that restricted immigration apprehensions near protected areas such as churches, hospitals and schools.
Worldwide Dimension
The declaration echoes similar critiques made by the Catholic pontiff, who has urged "serious consideration about the way immigrants are being handled in the US under Trump."
Extended Ramifications
This marks the initial official declaration of its kind in 12 years, highlighting the significance of the religious authorities' apprehensions about present border measures.
