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Americans voice willingness to defy federal immigration enforcement

Original: "Americans⚡are willing to commit felonies to protect their hard-working, peaceful IMM neighbors from the fed govt. They

Commentary circulating on social media claims many Americans are willing to commit felonies to protect hard-working, peaceful immigrant neighbors from federal government enforcement, while arguing people should not have to break the law. The commentary urges Congress to amend immigration law so peaceful people can come, live and work legally in the United States, saying there is no upside to the current chaos.

Why now: Immigration enforcement remains a contentious US political issue, prompting debate over civil disobedience and legislative reform.

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• "Americans⚡are willing to commit felonies to protect their hard-working, peaceful IMM neighbors from the fed govt. They shouldn't have to. # Congress should amend the law. Let peaceful people come, live, & work legally here. There's no upside to this chaos." -D Bier The 2… · KimPerales@toad.social · 11

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