🔗 Share this article American Catholic Bishops Criticize White House Immigration Enforcement In a rare official declaration, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has delivered a sharp criticism of President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown. Special Message Reveals Serious Worry Religious authorities expressed being concerned 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. Climate of Fear Within their declaration, the bishops portrayed what they called "a climate of fear around questions of profiling" and border control measures. They stated being disheartened by the ongoing debate and vilification of migrants, while rejecting what they called "the blanket expulsion of people." Other Worries The bishops also raised significant concerns about: Circumstances in immigration detention centers Arbitrary removal of official documentation for certain immigrants Insufficiency in substantial border policy changes Administrative Shifts The White House has pursued an stringent border policy since beginning the term, including revoking policies that limited immigration apprehensions near protected areas such as places of worship, healthcare establishments and learning institutions. Global Perspective The declaration mirrors similar critiques made by Pope Leo, who has called for "serious consideration about the way immigrants are being handled in the US under the current administration." Extended Ramifications This represents the initial official declaration of its type in more than ten years, emphasizing the gravity of the church leaders' worries about current immigration policies.