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Through a rare public statement, the national Catholic bishops organization has released a sharp criticism of the White House's immigration crackdown.

Special Message Reveals Significant Apprehension

The bishops stated being troubled by risks to the special status of houses of worship and the protected status of hospitals and schools.

Countries bear the duty to manage their boundaries and create fair, organized immigration frameworks for the benefit of all.

Atmosphere of Anxiety

Within their declaration, the bishops characterized what they termed "a atmosphere of anxiety around questions of profiling" and immigration enforcement.

They revealed being disappointed by the present discourse and negative portrayal of foreign nationals, while opposing what they described as "the blanket expulsion of people."

Other Worries

Religious leaders also raised serious worries about:

• Circumstances in border holding facilities
• Random revocation of legal status for some migrants
• Lack of substantial border policy changes

Administrative Shifts

The Trump administration has pursued an aggressive immigration agenda since taking office, including rescinding policies that restricted immigration arrests near designated sites such as churches, hospitals and schools.

Worldwide Dimension

The declaration echoes equivalent concerns made by Pope Leo, who has advocated for "thorough contemplation about the way immigrants are being addressed in the US under Trump."

Wider Consequences

This represents the premier formal statement of its nature in over a decade, emphasizing the significance of the church leaders' worries about existing enforcement approaches.