In a infrequent public statement, the national Catholic bishops organization has released a sharp criticism of the Trump administration's immigration policies.
Church leaders expressed being troubled by threats against the sacred nature of religious sites and the special nature of healthcare centers and learning establishments.
Countries bear the duty to manage their boundaries and create fair, organized immigration frameworks for the benefit of all.
Through their statement, the bishops portrayed what they termed "a climate of fear around questions of discrimination" and immigration enforcement.
They stated being disappointed by the ongoing debate and vilification of immigrants, while rejecting what they called "the indiscriminate mass deportation of people."
Church authorities also voiced significant concerns about:
The Trump administration has advanced an tough immigration approach since taking office, including revoking policies that curtailed immigration arrests near designated sites such as churches, hospitals and schools.
The message parallels similar critiques made by the Vatican leader, who has urged "serious consideration about the way foreign nationals are being handled in the US under present leadership."
This represents the initial formal statement of its kind in 12 years, underscoring the seriousness of the church leaders' worries about existing enforcement approaches.
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