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Via a uncommon official declaration, America's Catholic bishop leadership has issued a firm denunciation of President Donald Trump's immigration policies.

Formal Statement Shows Deep Concern

The bishops expressed being concerned by potential violations of the sanctity of religious sites and the protected status of healthcare centers and learning establishments.

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.

Climate of Fear

Within their declaration, the religious figures characterized what they labeled "a climate of fear around questions of profiling" and immigration policies.

They stated being saddened by the present discourse and vilification of immigrants, while opposing what they referred to as "the blanket expulsion of people."

Other Worries

The bishops also raised serious worries about:

• Conditions in immigration detention centers
• Random revocation of legal status for some migrants
• Insufficiency in meaningful immigration reform

Policy Changes

The White House has advanced an tough immigration approach since beginning the term, including rescinding policies that limited immigration apprehensions near sensitive locations such as places of worship, healthcare establishments and learning institutions.

Global Perspective

The statement parallels equivalent concerns made by the Catholic pontiff, who has advocated for "deep reflection about the way migrants are being addressed in the US under the current administration."

Wider Consequences

This marks the initial official declaration of its type in over a decade, underscoring the seriousness of the religious authorities' apprehensions about current immigration policies.