🔗 Share this article American Roman Catholic Bishops Denounce Trump Administration Immigration Policies Via a rare formal message, America's Catholic bishop leadership has issued a firm denunciation of the White House's immigration policies. Special Message Expresses Deep Concern The bishops voiced being disturbed by risks to the sanctity of churches and the special nature of hospitals and schools. We recognize that nations have a responsibility to regulate their borders and establish a just and orderly immigration system for the sake of the common good. Climate of Fear Within their declaration, the church leaders described what they termed "a climate of fear around questions of targeting" and immigration enforcement. They stated being saddened by the present discourse and vilification of immigrants, while resisting what they called "the indiscriminate mass deportation of people." Other Worries Church authorities also expressed serious worries about: Situations in migrant detention facilities Arbitrary removal of legal status for certain immigrants Absence of substantial border policy changes Policy Changes Federal authorities has implemented an stringent border policy since assuming power, including rescinding policies that restricted immigration arrests near protected areas such as religious institutions, medical facilities and educational centers. International Context The declaration mirrors equivalent concerns made by the Vatican leader, who has advocated for "serious consideration about the way migrants are being treated in the US under Trump." Extended Ramifications This marks the first formal statement of its type in more than ten years, underscoring the seriousness of the church leaders' worries about current immigration policies.