🔗 Share this article US Catholic Bishops Condemn White House Immigration Policies Via a rare public statement, America's Catholic bishop leadership has released a sharp criticism of the Trump administration's immigration policies. Official Declaration Expresses Deep Concern Church leaders expressed being disturbed by risks to the sanctity of churches and the special nature of hospitals and schools. Countries bear the duty to manage their boundaries and create fair, organized immigration frameworks for the benefit of all. Atmosphere of Anxiety Through their statement, the religious figures characterized what they labeled "a atmosphere of anxiety around questions of targeting" and immigration policies. They expressed being saddened by the current discussion and negative portrayal of immigrants, while rejecting what they described as "the indiscriminate mass deportation of people." Additional Concerns Religious leaders also expressed significant concerns about: Situations in immigration detention centers Unjustified cancellation of legal status for certain immigrants Absence of substantial border policy changes Administrative Shifts The Trump administration has pursued an stringent border policy since assuming power, including eliminating policies that curtailed immigration apprehensions near designated sites such as churches, hospitals and schools. Global Perspective The message mirrors comparable criticisms made by Pope Leo, who has called for "serious consideration about the way foreign nationals are being treated in the US under present leadership." Broader Implications This constitutes the premier formal statement of its nature in over a decade, underscoring the seriousness of the church leaders' worries about present border measures.