US Roman Catholic Church Leaders Criticize White House Border Policies
Via a infrequent formal message, the national Catholic bishops organization has released a sharp criticism of the Trump administration's immigration crackdown.
Official Declaration Expresses Deep Concern
The bishops stated being troubled by risks to the sacred nature of religious sites and the unique character of hospitals and schools.
Nations must maintain border control while developing equitable, systematic immigration processes that serve public welfare.
Environment of Apprehension
In their message, the bishops described what they labeled "a atmosphere of anxiety around questions of profiling" and border control measures.
They stated being saddened by the current discussion and vilification of foreign nationals, while rejecting what they called "the indiscriminate mass deportation of people."
Other Worries
The bishops also voiced major apprehensions about:
- Conditions in border holding facilities
- Arbitrary removal of official documentation for various foreign nationals
- Insufficiency in substantial border policy changes
Policy Changes
Federal authorities has pursued an tough immigration approach since taking office, including revoking policies that limited immigration apprehensions near designated sites such as places of worship, healthcare establishments and learning institutions.
Global Perspective
The statement mirrors comparable criticisms made by the Catholic pontiff, who has called for "deep reflection about the way migrants are being handled in the US under Trump."
Extended Ramifications
This constitutes the premier formal statement of its kind in over a decade, underscoring the seriousness of the bishops' concerns about present border measures.
