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Gomez’s emotional appeal revolves around the idea of sympathizing with those facing deportation. However, it is crucial to examine whom the Trump Administration is actually targeting with these deportations. Contrary to the generalized notion that families and law-abiding individuals are being uprooted, many deportations focus on violent criminals and gang members.
Rather than perpetuating a narrative of misplaced sympathy, it is essential to recognize that enforcing immigration laws serves both national security and public safety. With recent data highlighting spikes in human trafficking and drug-related fatalities, framing deportation efforts as harmful to communities overlooks the broader context of protecting American citizens.