El Paso Bishop Mark Seitz has condemned mass detention and deportation as a “grave moral evil” in a Lenten pastoral letter, urging Catholics involved in immigration enforcement to examine their consciences. He also expressed solidarity with migrants, drawing a clear line between moral principles and government policies.

President Donald Trump has directed law enforcement to intensify immigration raids in Democratic-led cities, calling it the “single largest mass deportation program in history.” This move targets sanctuary jurisdictions resisting federal enforcement, escalating his hardline stance ahead of the election.