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The political calculus is evident. Mainstream Democratic figures prefer that street activism focus on immigration issues rather than more contentious topics like Hamas or Gaza. Cororan warns that many activists are motivated by the desire to oppose border enforcement, with some using the protests as vehicles for broader ideological battles. The involvement of well-organized grassroots networks suggests that these protests are likely to persist and evolve, possibly intensifying if political leaders continue their current stance.