Church condemns family separation policy at US-Mexico border.

Date
Jun 18, 2018
Type
News (traditional)
Source
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
LDS
Hearsay
Direct
Reference

"Church Statement on Separation of Families at the US-Mexico Border," June 18, 2018, accessed April 29, 2021

Scribe/Publisher
Church Public Affairs
People
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Audience
Reading Public
Transcription

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has long expressed its position that immigration reform should strengthen families and keep them together. The forced separation of children from their parents now occurring at the U.S.-Mexico border is harmful to families, especially to young children. We are deeply troubled by the aggressive and insensitive treatment of these families. While we recognize the right of all nations to enforce their laws and secure their borders, we encourage our national leaders to take swift action to correct this situation and seek for rational, compassionate solutions.

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