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Critics argue that the bill fundamentally devalues the concept of citizenship. The idea that undocumented immigrants who entered before 2020 can simply pay a fee for a legal 'status' without a clear pathway to full citizenship diminishes the responsibilities that come with being a citizen—such as voting rights, civic duties, and allegiance to the country.
According to opponents, this approach encourages a two-tiered system where some residents enjoy benefits without fulfilling the obligations that define American citizenship. They contend that such a system could incentivize future illegal immigration and foster divisions within American society.