🔗 Share this article American Roman Catholic Bishops Criticize White House Immigration Enforcement In a rare formal message, the national Catholic bishops organization has delivered a sharp criticism of the White House's border enforcement measures. Official Declaration Reveals Deep Concern Church leaders expressed being concerned by risks to the sanctity of churches and the protected status 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 In their message, the religious figures characterized what they labeled "a atmosphere of anxiety around questions of profiling" and immigration enforcement. They revealed being disheartened by the current discussion and vilification of immigrants, while rejecting what they described as "the blanket expulsion of people." Additional Concerns Church authorities also raised serious worries about: Conditions in migrant detention facilities Unjustified cancellation of legal status for some migrants Insufficiency in comprehensive immigration system improvements Administrative Shifts The Trump administration has advanced an stringent border policy since beginning the term, including revoking policies that limited immigration arrests near protected areas such as churches, hospitals and schools. International Context The message parallels similar critiques made by the Catholic pontiff, who has called for "serious consideration about the way migrants are being addressed in the US under the current administration." Broader Implications This marks the initial special message of its nature in more than ten years, emphasizing the significance of the bishops' concerns about present border measures.