Gov. Hickenlooper, Governor's Clergy Council Release Statement Calling for the End of Inhumane Treatment of Children

Statement

Gov. John Hickenlooper today released a joint statement with the Governor's Clergy Council, and other faith leaders, calling for action from Congress, despite the President's executive order, ensuring the immediate end of inhumane treatment of children detained on the southern border. They also encouraged Colorado's faith leaders to unify around this issue.

"From all different faiths, we can agree that the policy and practice of separating children from their parents is wrong and destructive on a number of levels. To use sacred texts to justify it is even worse. We encourage faith leaders to speak openly and honestly about these issues in their services over the coming weeks. We hope the faithful will look for opportunities to add their voices to this conversation and reach out to those who represent us in Congress. Our hope and prayer is that our Federal Government will act quickly and decisively to ensure that the most vulnerable are cared for and protected."

The Governor's Clergy Council is comprised of 25 religious leaders, representing more than 600 faith congregations across the state and reflecting Colorado's religious diversity. The Council serves as an advisory body to the governor and meets regularly to share information, discuss pressing issues, and expand interfaith dialogues in order to build stronger, more connected communities and improve outcomes for Colorado's most vulnerable.

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