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Through a rare formal message, the national Catholic bishops organization has issued a strong condemnation of the Trump administration's immigration crackdown.

Official Declaration Reveals Serious Worry

Church leaders expressed being troubled by potential violations of the sacred nature of houses of worship 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.

Environment of Apprehension

Through their statement, the church leaders described what they called "a environment of apprehension around questions of discrimination" and immigration policies.

They stated being disappointed by the present discourse and negative portrayal of migrants, while resisting what they described as "the blanket expulsion of people."

Further Issues

Church authorities also raised significant concerns about:

• Conditions in border holding facilities
• Arbitrary removal of authorized standing for certain immigrants
• Lack of comprehensive immigration system improvements

Administrative Shifts

The Trump administration has implemented an aggressive immigration agenda since beginning the term, including revoking policies that curtailed immigration apprehensions near sensitive locations such as churches, hospitals and schools.

International Context

The declaration mirrors equivalent concerns made by the Catholic pontiff, who has urged "serious consideration about the way migrants are being treated in the US under Trump."

Wider Consequences

This marks the first special message of its type in more than ten years, underscoring the gravity of the church leaders' worries about present border measures.