The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) asked the government to provide “fair and humane treatment” for migrants while reforming the immigration system.

The USCCB issued its statement Thursday, nine days after President-elect Donald Trump won reelection after campaigning on ending the migrant crisis seen under President Joe Biden and securing the southern border.

Trump, who will return to office Jan. 20, named former acting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Director Tom Homan to serve as “border czar.”  Homan is expected to enforce Trump’s campaign pledge to launch the largest deportation operation in the country’s history.

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