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Through a infrequent formal message, America's Catholic bishop leadership has released a sharp criticism of President Donald Trump's immigration policies.

Official Declaration Reveals Serious Worry

The bishops expressed being disturbed by threats against the sanctity of churches and the protected status of hospitals and schools.

Nations must maintain border control while developing equitable, systematic immigration processes that serve public welfare.

Environment of Apprehension

In their message, the church leaders characterized what they termed "a climate of fear around questions of targeting" and immigration enforcement.

They expressed being disheartened by the ongoing debate and negative portrayal of immigrants, while resisting what they referred to as "the indiscriminate mass deportation of people."

Other Worries

Church authorities also raised major apprehensions about:

• Situations in border holding facilities
• Unjustified cancellation of legal status for some migrants
• Absence of substantial border policy changes

Administrative Shifts

Federal authorities has implemented an stringent border policy since taking office, including rescinding policies that curtailed immigration apprehensions near sensitive locations such as churches, hospitals and schools.

Global Perspective

The declaration echoes equivalent concerns made by the Vatican leader, who has called for "thorough contemplation about the way foreign nationals are being treated in the US under present leadership."

Broader Implications

This represents the initial official declaration of its type in over a decade, emphasizing the gravity of the religious authorities' apprehensions about present border measures.