US Bishops: Immigration enforcement must respect human life - Vatican News
James Wilson ·
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US Bishops Daniel E. Garcia and Brendan J. Cahill have issued a pastoral reflection in response to recent immigration enforcement encounters resulting in loss of life. The bishops call for enforcement that always respects the God-given dignity of every person and reject the dehumanization of immigrants. They affirm the legitimate role of civil authorities but insist that state power must be exercised within the limits of the moral law. The reflection also addresses concerns over racial profiling and calls for accountability, transparency, and reforms.