đź”— Share this article US Catholic Church Leaders Condemn White House Border Policies In a uncommon official declaration, America's Catholic bishop leadership has delivered a strong condemnation of the Trump administration's immigration policies. Special Message Reveals Deep Concern The bishops stated being troubled by risks to the sacred nature of churches and the protected status of medical facilities and educational institutions. We recognize that nations have a responsibility to regulate their borders and establish a just and orderly immigration system for the sake of the common good. Atmosphere of Anxiety Through their statement, the bishops described what they called "a environment of apprehension around questions of discrimination" and border control measures. They expressed being saddened by the ongoing debate and demonization of migrants, while resisting what they referred to as "the indiscriminate mass deportation of people." Additional Concerns Church authorities also raised serious worries about: Situations in border holding facilities Random revocation of legal status for various foreign nationals Lack of substantial border policy changes Procedural Adjustments Federal authorities has advanced an aggressive immigration agenda since taking office, including eliminating policies that limited immigration detentions near sensitive locations such as religious institutions, medical facilities and educational centers. Worldwide Dimension The message mirrors equivalent concerns made by the Catholic pontiff, who has advocated for "deep reflection about the way foreign nationals are being addressed in the US under Trump." Extended Ramifications This constitutes the first special message of its type in 12 years, emphasizing the significance of the religious authorities' apprehensions about present border measures.