🔗 Share this article US Roman Catholic Bishops Denounce Trump Administration Border Policies In a infrequent formal message, America's Catholic bishop leadership has released a firm denunciation of the Trump administration's immigration policies. Formal Statement Shows Significant Apprehension Religious authorities voiced being troubled by risks to the sanctity of religious sites and the special nature of healthcare centers and learning establishments. 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. Atmosphere of Anxiety Within their declaration, the bishops characterized what they termed "a atmosphere of anxiety around questions of discrimination" and immigration policies. They expressed being saddened by the present discourse and vilification of foreign nationals, while resisting what they referred to as "the blanket expulsion of people." Additional Concerns Church authorities also voiced significant concerns about: Circumstances in migrant detention facilities Unjustified cancellation of authorized standing for various foreign nationals Absence of substantial border policy changes Policy Changes The Trump administration has pursued an tough immigration approach since beginning the term, including rescinding policies that curtailed immigration detentions near designated sites such as religious institutions, medical facilities and educational centers. Worldwide Dimension The message mirrors equivalent concerns made by the Vatican leader, who has called for "thorough contemplation about the way foreign nationals are being handled in the US under Trump." Wider Consequences This marks the first official declaration of its nature in over a decade, highlighting the gravity of the church leaders' worries about existing enforcement approaches.