During the service, Budde begged for mercy over communities likely to be impacted by Trump’s new policies.
Budde said although illegal immigrants are now facing heightened deportation measures, members of the demographic are “good neighbors.”
“They may not be citizens or have the proper documentation, but the vast majority of immigrants are not criminals. They pay taxes and are good neighbors,” she declared.
“They are faithful members of our churches and mosques, synagogues and temples.”
She also highlighted the LGBTQ community earlier in her speech.
During the president’s inaugural speech, he declared the United States would only recognize two genders: male and female then signed an
executive order affirming the directive hours later.
“In the name of our God, I ask you to have mercy upon the people in our country who are scared now. There are gay, lesbian and transgender children in Democratic, Republican and independent families. Some who fear for their lives,” Budde stated.
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