Texas Bishop & State Democrats Attack Border Legislation, by William Mahoney, Ph.D.

By William Mahoney, Ph.D., Church Militant, November 2, 2023

US bishops’ Democratic affinity continues

AUSTIN, Texas (ChurchMilitant.com) – In line with state Democrats, a Texas bishop is opposing a package of bills intended to strengthen border security.

“It saddens me,” said Bp. Mark Seitz of El Paso in response to three Texas bills — House Bill 4, House Bill 6 and Senate Bill 4. These measures form a comprehensive approach to securing the Texas border.

“I’m very disappointed in the narrative that is being promoted to this day that people who are fleeing to our border are a threat to us in the first place. It’s just a tremendous misunderstanding of what’s happening,” continued Seitz, who also serves as the chairman for the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on Migration.

Aligned With Democrats

Seitz’s comments mirror those of state Democrats who vehemently oppose these legislative efforts, which proponents maintain are in the interest of strengthening border security to protect Texas and the rest of the United States. ….

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