Bishops Scold Biden for Aggressive Deportations While Migrant Aid Falters
The Conference of Catholic Bishops, ever the moral compass (when politically expedient), has taken issue with the White House’s latest 'aggressive deportation push.' This follows their alignment with Pope Leo XIII's call for better treatment of immigrants. Meanwhile, facilities on the border still bulge, and the administration that promised a 'humane' approach has doubled down on policies critics
argue are designed to deter even eligible asylum seekers. One might wonder where this moral fortitude was during previous administrations, or why the outrage rarely translates into concrete legislative pressure for comprehensive reform. It’s almost as if the 'aggressive deportation push' is less about securing borders and more about shoring up tough-on-immigration credentials for an election year.
Biden, who once campaigned against separating families, now implements border restrictions so severe they’re indistinguishable from some of his predecessor's most criticized actions. The bishops' timely condemnation serves as a gentle rap on the wrist, offering political cover without fundamentally changing the brutal reality at the border which continues unabated, long after the news cycle moves
on.