2. The president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops condemned both policies in a statement, and individual bishops have called for inspection of detention centers, protests, and possible “canonical penalties” for those who enforce the policies. https://t.co/aWBBdX7kzP
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4. Franklin Graham, longtime supporter of Trump, said of the practice: “It’s disgraceful, and it’s terrible to see families ripped apart and I don’t support that one bit.” https://t.co/9HrSaj40wW
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6. The Friends Committee on National Legislation (Quakers) has been pretty vocal in their pushback to the policy. https://t.co/IBn6QCllMt
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8. You know who else signed that statement?
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Bishop Michael Curry, presiding bishop of the Episcopal Church.
You may remember him as the preacher at the royal wedding. https://t.co/JpMxJeActo
10. Also leaders of:
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Presbyterian Church (USA)
Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism
Reformed Church in America
Christian Methodist Episcopal Church
International Council of Community Churches
And others from groups already named.
12. Other signers included:
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Scott Arbeiter, President of World Relief
Shirley V. Hoogstra, Prex of Council for Christian Colleges and Universities
Hyepin Im, President & CEO of Korean Churches for Community Development
Jo Anne Lyon, Ambassador for The Wesleyan Church
14. Oh also the Quakers just specifically rejected Sessions’ argument here.https://t.co/jcDlWazNqe
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16. Oh, and in case it wasn’t clear before: the Council of Bishops of The United Methodist Church also passionately called on admin to end the policy.
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NOTE: Sessions is reportedly Methodist. These are the bishops of his tradition. https://t.co/VKzyiYFc9b
18. More than 2,500 women faith leaders signed this demanding the policy be brought to an end: https://t.co/YOdZsP5e8a
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20. And the Unitarian Universalist Association https://t.co/yE6xCdx280
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22. AND the head of the Washington National Cathedral. https://t.co/WroZKZNqm0
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24. Jewish Orthodox Union joins the list. https://t.co/Lfybomh1kC
— Jack Jenkins (@jackmjenkins) June 16, 2018
26. Many smaller groups, such as this Orlando-based Jewish org, are also making their voices heard on this issue. https://t.co/77ZuCkVrCX
— Jack Jenkins (@jackmjenkins) June 16, 2018
