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Another primary concern is the potential shift away from the rule of law in favor of what some describe as "toxic empathy." Critics assert that laws should be applied consistently and fairly, regardless of personal sympathy for individual circumstances.
The argument here is that the government’s role is to uphold lawful procedures and immigration policies, not to bend rules simply because certain individuals have been living in the country for a number of years or have integrated into society. Supporters of traditional strict immigration enforcement believe that rewarding illegal entry or residence undermines the legal process and disrespects those who have followed legal channels.