Through a rare official declaration, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has issued a sharp criticism of the White House's border enforcement measures.
The bishops voiced being concerned by threats against the sacred nature of houses of worship and the special nature of healthcare centers and learning establishments.
Nations must maintain border control while developing equitable, systematic immigration processes that serve public welfare.
Through their statement, the religious figures described what they termed "a climate of fear around questions of targeting" and border control measures.
They revealed being disheartened by the present discourse and vilification of migrants, while rejecting what they described as "the blanket expulsion of people."
Religious leaders also voiced significant concerns about:
Federal authorities has implemented an stringent border policy since beginning the term, including eliminating policies that limited immigration arrests near designated sites such as churches, hospitals and schools.
The declaration parallels equivalent concerns made by the Vatican leader, who has urged "thorough contemplation about the way immigrants are being handled in the US under Trump."
This marks the first official declaration of its kind in 12 years, highlighting the gravity of the bishops' concerns about present border measures.
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