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The chairman of the U.S. bishops’ committee on migration sharply criticized President Donald Trump’s executive orders on immigration that he signed earlier this week, expressing particular concern for vulnerable families and children.
“Church teaching recognizes a country’s right and responsibility to promote public order, safety, and security through well-regulated borders and just limits on immigration,” wrote Bishop Mark J. Seitz of El Paso, Texas.
“However, as shepherds, we cannot abide injustice, and we stress that national self-interest does not justify policies with consequences that are contrary to the moral law,” the statement reads.
Trump upon taking office on Monday signed a series of executive orders that included tough restrictions on immigration.
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“Church teaching recognizes a country’s right and responsibility to promote public order, safety, and security through well-regulated borders and just limits on immigration,” wrote Bishop Mark J. Seitz of El Paso, Texas.
“However, as shepherds, we cannot abide injustice, and we stress that national self-interest does not justify policies with consequences that are contrary to the moral law,” the statement reads.
Trump upon taking office on Monday signed a series of executive orders that included tough restrictions on immigration.
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El Paso bishop calls Trump immigration orders ‘contrary to moral law’
“We urge President Trump to pivot from these enforcement-only policies to just and merciful solutions,” wrote Bishop Mark Seitz, USCCB migration committee chair.