It’s time to put an end to the attempt by too many Americans to bend over backwards to find excuses for the brutality and criminal acts of Trump and his Republican lackeys. The murder of Renee Good in Minneapolis was totally unjustified. Trump and Homeland Security chief Ktisti Noem should not only NOT be listened to, they should be impeached and thrown out of office for brazenly lying about the incident. Their lies deliver a chilling message: they intend to continue letting ICE get away with is criminal acts, including murder. Remember: Trump and his Republicans have already demonstrated their utter disregard for the rule of law by pardoning the criminals for the brutal crimes they committed on Jan 6, 2021.
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) issued a rare “Special Message” on Nov 13, during its annual gathering, saying they were disturbed by the Trump administration's ongoing crackdown and mass deportation of undocumented migrants. In a clear rebuke of President Trump, the Bishops expressed concern about the “climate of fear and anxiety” stemming from the enforcement methods. They went on to say they:
The statement noted that immigrants have made “enormous contributions to the well-being of our nation,” and the bishops felt “compelled now in this environment to raise our voices in defense of God-given human dignity.”
“The catholic bishops’ remarks echo recent criticisms Pope Leo XIV has made against the treatment of migrants in the U.S., especially those being held in detention centers. The Pope earlier this month urged faith leaders to be granted access to migrant detention facilities. Before his death earlier this year, the late Pope Francis had written to American bishops in February criticizing Trump’s mass deportation agenda.”
IndieDems Question to Rep. Barry Loudermilk (R-GA) and his staffers Rob and Ashley Adkerson, Ashleigh Padgett, Nick Petromelis: You obviously are unmoved by the bishops’ call to treat immigrants with Christian compassion, and remain devoted to continuing Trump’s cruel and inhumane treatment that the bishops condemn. Do you really believe you and Trump are better exemplars of Christianity than the bishops?