From churches to nonprofits, community groups are reacting to major changes in immigration policies coming from the White House.
That includes Bishop John Stowe and the Catholic Diocese of Lexington. Friday, he told LEX 18 places of worship should not become a target for immigration enforcement.
“It’s very disheartening, it’s angering, and it’s unjust for a president to intimidate people when they are trying to worship, go to school or face a medical emergency,” he said.
Stowe and others are concerned over President Donald Trump’s promise to increase raids for undocumented immigrants and allow arrests in churches and schools. Those locations have long been considered sanctuaries.
The faith leader says the Diocese is now developing its own procedures. They include requiring a warrant in the case of a raid at a church.
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Bishop John Stowe
Diocese of Lexington
1310 West Main Street
Lexington, KY 40508
Phone: 859.253.1993
jstowe@cdlex.org