Miami Archbishop Appeals for Holiday Pause on Immigration Enforcement

Appeal for Immigration Enforcement Pause

• archbishop Thomas Wenski of Miami has appealed to President Trump and Governor DeSantis to pause immigration enforcement activities.
• 💡 The appeal, formalized in a letter from the Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops, requests a halt to enforcement from Christmas into the new year.

Reasons for the Plea

• 🎯 The bishops are asking for a two-week period to allow immigrants to be with their families without fear of arrest.
• ⚠️ This pause aims to prevent individuals from being taken into custody and facing deportation proceedings during the holiday season.

Communication with Leaders

• ✉️ A copy of the letter was sent to both the White House and the Florida governor's office.
• ❓ As of the report, there has been no response from either the President's or the Governor's office regarding the appeal.