🔗 Share this article American Catholic Bishops Denounce White House Border Enforcement In a infrequent official declaration, America's Catholic bishop leadership has delivered a firm denunciation of President Donald Trump's border enforcement measures. Special Message Expresses Deep Concern The bishops voiced being troubled by risks to the special status of churches and the protected status 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 In their message, the bishops described what they called "a environment of apprehension around questions of targeting" and border control measures. They stated being disheartened by the ongoing debate and negative portrayal of immigrants, while rejecting what they referred to as "the blanket expulsion of people." Other Worries The bishops also voiced serious worries about: Circumstances in border holding facilities Random revocation of authorized standing for some migrants Absence of meaningful immigration reform Policy Changes Federal authorities has pursued an tough immigration approach since beginning the term, including eliminating policies that restricted immigration apprehensions near designated sites such as places of worship, healthcare establishments and learning institutions. International Context The message parallels similar critiques made by Pope Leo, who has urged "thorough contemplation about the way foreign nationals are being handled in the US under Trump." Wider Consequences This marks the premier special message of its nature in more than ten years, emphasizing the gravity of the bishops' concerns about current immigration policies.