US Catholic Bishops Condemn Trump's Immigration Policy, Urge Meaningful Reform
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The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has issued a rare statement criticizing U.S. President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown, calling for 'meaningful immigration reform.' The bishops expressed concern over threats against houses of worship, hospitals, and schools, echoing Pope Leo's call for 'deep reflection' on how migrants are being treated in the U.S. The Trump administration has taken an aggressive stance on immigration, rescinding policies that limited arrests near sensitive locations and deploying federal agents nationwide. The bishops are troubled by the resulting 'climate of fear and anxiety' around profiling and immigration enforcement. They condemn the 'indiscriminate mass deportation of people' and express sadness over the vilification of migrants. The bishops also raised concerns about the conditions in detention centers and the arbitrary removal of legal status for some migrants. They acknowledge that nations have a responsibility to regulate their borders and establish a fair immigration system for the common good. The statement is the first of its kind in 12 years from the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops.
