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Through a rare official declaration, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has issued a strong condemnation of the White House's border enforcement measures.

Official Declaration Shows Serious Worry

The bishops voiced being concerned by potential violations of the special status of churches and the unique character of medical facilities and educational institutions.

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 religious figures portrayed what they termed "a environment of apprehension around questions of discrimination" and immigration policies.

They revealed being disappointed by the ongoing debate and vilification of immigrants, while rejecting what they described as "the blanket expulsion of people."

Further Issues

Church authorities also raised major apprehensions about:

• Circumstances in migrant detention facilities
• Unjustified cancellation of legal status for some migrants
• Insufficiency in substantial border policy changes

Policy Changes

Federal authorities has pursued an aggressive immigration agenda since beginning the term, including rescinding policies that limited immigration detentions near sensitive locations such as churches, hospitals and schools.

Worldwide Dimension

The statement mirrors similar critiques made by the Vatican leader, who has urged "serious consideration about the way immigrants are being addressed in the US under present leadership."

Wider Consequences

This constitutes the premier official declaration of its nature in over a decade, highlighting the gravity of the bishops' concerns about existing enforcement approaches.