American Roman Catholic Bishops Condemn Trump Administration Immigration Policies
Via a rare public statement, America's Catholic bishop leadership has issued a strong condemnation of the White House's immigration crackdown.
Formal Statement Shows Deep Concern
The bishops voiced being disturbed by threats against the special status of religious sites and the special nature of medical facilities and educational institutions.
Nations must maintain border control while developing equitable, systematic immigration processes that serve public welfare.
Atmosphere of Anxiety
Within their declaration, the bishops characterized what they labeled "a environment of apprehension around questions of discrimination" and immigration policies.
They stated being saddened by the present discourse and negative portrayal of migrants, while rejecting what they called "the blanket expulsion of people."
Additional Concerns
Church authorities also expressed significant concerns about:
- Situations in border holding facilities
- Unjustified cancellation of authorized standing for certain immigrants
- Insufficiency in comprehensive immigration system improvements
Procedural Adjustments
Federal authorities has pursued an tough immigration approach since beginning the term, including rescinding policies that curtailed immigration apprehensions near sensitive locations such as churches, hospitals and schools.
International Context
The message mirrors equivalent concerns made by the Catholic pontiff, who has urged "serious consideration about the way foreign nationals are being treated in the US under present leadership."
Wider Consequences
This represents the premier formal statement of its kind in 12 years, emphasizing the seriousness of the church leaders' worries about current immigration policies.
