Via a rare formal message, America's Catholic bishop leadership has delivered a sharp criticism of President Donald Trump's immigration policies.
The bishops expressed being disturbed by risks to the sacred nature of religious sites and the special nature of hospitals and schools.
Countries bear the duty to manage their boundaries and create fair, organized immigration frameworks for the benefit of all.
In their message, the religious figures characterized what they termed "a atmosphere of anxiety around questions of targeting" and immigration enforcement.
They expressed being saddened by the present discourse and vilification of foreign nationals, while resisting what they described as "the blanket expulsion of people."
Church authorities also voiced significant concerns about:
The White House has pursued an stringent border policy since beginning the term, including revoking policies that curtailed immigration apprehensions near protected areas such as religious institutions, medical facilities and educational centers.
The statement parallels equivalent concerns made by the Vatican leader, who has advocated for "serious consideration about the way migrants are being handled in the US under the current administration."
This marks the premier special message of its kind in 12 years, highlighting the significance of the religious authorities' apprehensions about present border measures.
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