US Catholic Bishops Criticize White House Border Policies

Via a uncommon official declaration, America's Catholic bishop leadership has issued a strong condemnation of the Trump administration's immigration policies.

Special Message Reveals Serious Worry

Church leaders expressed being disturbed by threats against the sanctity of churches and the special nature of hospitals and schools.

Countries bear the duty to manage their boundaries and create fair, organized immigration frameworks for the benefit of all.

Climate of Fear

In their message, the religious figures characterized what they labeled "a environment of apprehension around questions of targeting" and immigration policies.

They revealed being saddened by the present discourse and vilification of foreign nationals, while rejecting what they described as "the widespread removal of people."

Other Worries

The bishops also voiced major apprehensions about:

• Circumstances in border holding facilities
• Arbitrary removal of authorized standing for some migrants
• Insufficiency in substantial border policy changes

Policy Changes

The Trump administration has implemented an stringent border policy since assuming power, including revoking policies that limited immigration arrests near sensitive locations such as churches, hospitals and schools.

Worldwide Dimension

The declaration echoes comparable criticisms made by the Catholic pontiff, who has called for "deep reflection about the way migrants are being handled in the US under the current administration."

Wider Consequences

This marks the premier special message of its kind in more than ten years, highlighting the gravity of the church leaders' worries about current immigration policies.