đź”— Share this article American Catholic Bishops Condemn White House Immigration Policies Through a rare formal message, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has issued a strong condemnation of the White House's immigration policies. Official Declaration Expresses Serious Worry The bishops expressed being troubled by potential violations of the special status of churches and the unique character of medical facilities and educational institutions. Nations must maintain border control while developing equitable, systematic immigration processes that serve public welfare. Climate of Fear Within their declaration, the church leaders characterized what they labeled "a atmosphere of anxiety around questions of profiling" and border control measures. They stated being disheartened by the present discourse and demonization of foreign nationals, while resisting what they called "the indiscriminate mass deportation of people." Additional Concerns The bishops also raised serious worries about: Situations in immigration detention centers Arbitrary removal of official documentation for some migrants Absence of comprehensive immigration system improvements Policy Changes The Trump administration has advanced an stringent border policy since taking office, including revoking policies that restricted immigration apprehensions near protected areas such as churches, hospitals and schools. Worldwide Dimension The declaration parallels equivalent concerns made by the Catholic pontiff, who has urged "deep reflection about the way foreign nationals are being handled in the US under present leadership." Extended Ramifications This constitutes the initial special message of its nature in 12 years, underscoring the gravity of the religious authorities' apprehensions about present border measures.