American Catholic Bishops Criticize White House Immigration Enforcement
In a infrequent official declaration, the national Catholic bishops organization has issued a sharp criticism of the White House's immigration policies.
Special Message Reveals Significant Apprehension
The bishops voiced being disturbed by threats against the sanctity of houses of worship 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.
Environment of Apprehension
In their message, the bishops characterized what they called "a climate of fear around questions of profiling" and immigration enforcement.
They revealed being saddened by the current discussion and negative portrayal of foreign nationals, while resisting what they described as "the blanket expulsion of people."
Other Worries
The bishops also raised serious worries about:
- Conditions in border holding facilities
- Random revocation of authorized standing for some migrants
- Absence of comprehensive immigration system improvements
Policy Changes
Federal authorities has advanced an aggressive immigration agenda since assuming power, including eliminating policies that curtailed immigration detentions near designated sites such as places of worship, healthcare establishments and learning institutions.
Global Perspective
The declaration parallels similar critiques made by the Catholic pontiff, who has advocated for "serious consideration about the way migrants are being treated in the US under present leadership."
Wider Consequences
This represents the premier official declaration of its kind in more than ten years, emphasizing the significance of the church leaders' worries about existing enforcement approaches.
