đź”— Share this article American Roman Catholic Church Leaders Criticize Trump Administration Border Enforcement Through a infrequent official declaration, America's Catholic bishop leadership has delivered a sharp criticism of President Donald Trump's immigration policies. Special Message Reveals Significant Apprehension Church leaders stated being concerned by potential violations of the special status of houses of worship 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. Environment of Apprehension Within their declaration, the church leaders characterized what they called "a environment of apprehension around questions of profiling" and immigration policies. They stated being disappointed by the ongoing debate and negative portrayal of immigrants, while resisting what they described as "the indiscriminate mass deportation of people." Other Worries The bishops also expressed serious worries about: Circumstances in border holding facilities Unjustified cancellation of legal status for some migrants Absence of substantial border policy changes Administrative Shifts The White House has pursued an tough immigration approach since assuming power, including rescinding policies that limited immigration arrests near protected areas such as places of worship, healthcare establishments and learning institutions. Worldwide Dimension The statement mirrors comparable criticisms made by Pope Leo, who has called for "deep reflection about the way immigrants are being handled in the US under Trump." Wider Consequences This represents the first formal statement of its kind in over a decade, underscoring the significance of the church leaders' worries about present border measures.