🔗 Share this article American Roman Catholic Bishops Criticize White House Border Policies Via a uncommon public statement, America's Catholic bishop leadership has delivered a firm denunciation of President Donald Trump's immigration policies. Formal Statement Expresses Significant Apprehension The bishops stated being disturbed by risks to the special status of churches and the special nature of hospitals and schools. Nations must maintain border control while developing equitable, systematic immigration processes that serve public welfare. Climate of Fear Within their declaration, the church leaders described what they called "a climate of fear around questions of profiling" and immigration enforcement. They revealed being disheartened by the present discourse and demonization of foreign nationals, while opposing what they referred to as "the widespread removal of people." Other Worries Church authorities also raised major apprehensions about: Circumstances in border holding facilities Arbitrary removal of authorized standing for certain immigrants Absence of substantial border policy changes Policy Changes Federal authorities has implemented an tough immigration approach since taking office, including revoking policies that limited immigration apprehensions near designated sites such as religious institutions, medical facilities and educational centers. Worldwide Dimension The statement echoes comparable criticisms made by the Catholic pontiff, who has urged "deep reflection about the way foreign nationals are being handled in the US under Trump." Wider Consequences This represents the initial special message of its kind in more than ten years, emphasizing the seriousness of the church leaders' worries about present border measures.