In a uncommon official declaration, America's Catholic bishop leadership has released a firm denunciation of the Trump administration's immigration crackdown.
Church leaders stated being concerned by risks to the sacred nature of houses of worship and the unique character of hospitals and schools.
Countries bear the duty to manage their boundaries and create fair, organized immigration frameworks for the benefit of all.
Through their statement, the church leaders characterized what they termed "a environment of apprehension around questions of targeting" and immigration policies.
They expressed being saddened by the ongoing debate and negative portrayal of migrants, while rejecting what they referred to as "the widespread removal of people."
The bishops also raised major apprehensions about:
Federal authorities has implemented an aggressive immigration agenda since assuming power, including revoking policies that restricted immigration apprehensions near sensitive locations such as religious institutions, medical facilities and educational centers.
The statement parallels equivalent concerns made by the Catholic pontiff, who has called for "serious consideration about the way migrants are being addressed in the US under present leadership."
This marks the first formal statement of its nature in 12 years, underscoring the seriousness of the bishops' concerns about existing enforcement approaches.
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