Following a prior statement by Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio, Bishop Mark J. Seitz of El Paso, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on Migration, has voiced concerns over recent executive actions. Bishop Seitz emphasized the Catholic Church's commitment to defending human dignity regardless of nationality or immigration status.

Bishop Seitz stated, “The Catholic Church is committed to defending the sanctity of every human life and the God-given dignity of each person, regardless of nationality or immigration status." He acknowledged a country's right to promote public order and safety but highlighted that national self-interest should not justify policies contrary to moral law.

He criticized the use of generalizations that label undocumented immigrants as "criminals" or "invaders," describing it as an affront to God's creation. He quoted Pope Francis: "No one will ever openly deny that [migrants] are human beings, yet in practice, by our decisions and the way we treat them, we can show that we consider them less worthy, less important, less human. For Christians, this way of thinking and acting is unacceptable."

Bishop Seitz expressed concern over several executive orders signed by President Trump aimed at dismantling humanitarian protections and undermining due process. He specifically mentioned the deployment of military assets for civil immigration enforcement along the U.S.-Mexico border as troubling. Additionally, he pointed out that barring consideration for humanitarian claims has not succeeded in reducing irregular migration effectively.