‘Cruel and Racist.’ Faith Leaders Say Biden’s Border Shutdown Echoes Trump | Sojourners

‘Cruel and Racist.’ Faith Leaders Say Biden’s Border Shutdown Echoes Trump

President Joe Biden gives remarks on the southern border and asylum seekers in the East Room of the White House in Washington, D.C., after signing an executive order that will temporarily shut down the asylum seeking process. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/Sipa USA

Many faith leaders expressed deep disappointment at the announcement. While they agree something needs to be done about increased numbers at the border, they told Sojourners that Biden’s unilateral actions are the wrong approach. They also expect the executive order to be struck down in the courts.

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