🔗 Share this article US Roman Catholic Bishops Denounce Trump Administration Immigration Policies In a rare official declaration, America's Catholic bishop leadership has released a sharp criticism of the Trump administration's immigration crackdown. Official Declaration Shows Deep Concern Church leaders expressed being troubled by potential violations of the sanctity of houses of worship and the protected status of healthcare centers and learning establishments. Nations must maintain border control while developing equitable, systematic immigration processes that serve public welfare. Atmosphere of Anxiety Within their declaration, the church leaders described what they called "a climate of fear around questions of targeting" and border control measures. They stated being disheartened by the current discussion and demonization of migrants, while resisting what they referred to as "the blanket expulsion of people." Other Worries Religious leaders also raised major apprehensions about: Circumstances in immigration detention centers Random revocation of authorized standing for various foreign nationals Lack of substantial border policy changes Procedural Adjustments The Trump administration has pursued an aggressive immigration agenda since assuming power, including revoking policies that limited immigration detentions near designated sites such as religious institutions, medical facilities and educational centers. International Context The declaration parallels equivalent concerns made by the Vatican leader, who has called for "thorough contemplation about the way foreign nationals are being addressed in the US under present leadership." Broader Implications This constitutes the first special message of its type in over a decade, underscoring the gravity of the bishops' concerns about current immigration policies.