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Bishops' President Slams Trump for Mass Deportations

12/22/2025

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Paul Coakley, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, criticized the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump for mass deportations.
He warned of a climate of anxiety around immigration enforcement and expressed concern about detention centers.
The Department of Homeland Security reported more than 527,000 removals since U.S. President Donald Trump took office, with 1.6 million leaving voluntarily.
Coakley called for dignity in treatment, aligning with Catholic social teaching.

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Paul Coakley, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, criticized the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump for mass deportations.
He warned of a climate of anxiety around immigration enforcement and expressed concern about detention centers.
The Department of Homeland Security reported more than 527,000 removals since U.S. President Donald Trump took office, with 1.6 million leaving voluntarily.
Coakley called for dignity in treatment, aligning with Catholic social teaching.