US Roman Catholic Church Leaders Criticize White House Border Policies
Through a infrequent formal message, the national Catholic bishops organization has released a strong condemnation of President Donald Trump's immigration policies.
Official Declaration Shows Serious Worry
Religious authorities expressed being concerned by threats against the special status of houses of worship 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.
Atmosphere of Anxiety
In their message, the bishops characterized what they termed "a atmosphere of anxiety around questions of profiling" and immigration enforcement.
They expressed being disheartened by the present discourse and vilification of migrants, while resisting what they described as "the indiscriminate mass deportation of people."
Other Worries
The bishops also raised major apprehensions about:
- Circumstances in border holding facilities
- Unjustified cancellation of authorized standing for various foreign nationals
- Insufficiency in substantial border policy changes
Policy Changes
The White House has pursued an stringent border policy since taking office, including eliminating policies that curtailed immigration apprehensions near sensitive locations such as religious institutions, medical facilities and educational centers.
Worldwide Dimension
The statement parallels similar critiques made by the Vatican leader, who has urged "serious consideration about the way migrants are being addressed in the US under the current administration."
Wider Consequences
This marks the first special message of its type in over a decade, underscoring the gravity of the religious authorities' apprehensions about current immigration policies.
