"Despite all divergences, we believe a political compromise is still possible," the bishops said in a Dec. 2 statement.

The decision is a victory for the several thousand camped near the construction site.

"So many families are wondering how changes to immigration policy might impact them," said Archbishop Jose H. Gomez of Los Angeles.

Pax Christi's leadership is concerned that Israel's actions violate international law and must stop.

Father Stanley Rother is the first recognized martyr from the United States.

The leaders pledged to continue working "to protect to the fullest extent of the law undocumented students on our campuses" and to promote retention of students with Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals status.