A letter from the Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix calls for the support of migrants in the face of recent action by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
The letter signed by Phoenix Diocese Bishop John Dolan and others stated that “recent ICE operations” had “brought confusion, fear, and heartache to many of our communities.”
More pointedly, the June 20 letter read: “While enforcement of the law has its place, it must be carried out with proportionality, transparency, and due process. Otherwise, it risks tearing the fabric of our communities and betraying the very values that once made America a beacon of hope.”
The letter singled out federal immigration court appointments where migrants are subjected to expedited removal, a practice taken up by President Donald Trump’s administration. The Arizona Republic reported on how a number of migrants, including asylum seekers, were detained by ICE agents immediately following initial immigration court appearances where a U.S. Department of Homeland Security lawyer requested dismissal of their case.
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TAKE ACTION: Contact Bishop John Dolan at 602.354.2000 or eserna@dphx.org and let him know what you think.
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