Catholic Bishop Urges Halt to Deportation of Ivory Coast Immigrant
Bishop Dennis G. Walsh of Iowa wrote to Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin to block the deportation of Fatou Traore. He called the action a 'grave violation of human dignity.'
A religious leader intervened in a deportation case, citing human rights.
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Bishop Dennis G. Walsh sent a letter to Secretary Markwayne Mullin requesting the deportation be stopped.
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Fatou Traore, an immigrant from Ivory Coast, faces removal. The bishop described the action as a violation of human rights.
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why did the bishop act?
He argued the deportation violated human dignity and basic rights.
Sources
- Catholic Iowa bishop steps up in case of immigrant from Ivory Coast facing deportation By Fiona André, Religion News Service · religionnews.com
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