• Nougat
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    865 months ago

    All you have to do is think about this reasonably (I know, I know). Undocumented immigrants to the US want to come here so badly that they’re willing to do it outside of the law. They know full well that if they get caught just for that, they’re in a fuckload of trouble. It is clearly in the immediate, direct, and personal best interest of an undocumented immigrant to stay well clear of law enforcement. This means - wait for it - not breaking any other laws.

    Undocumented immigrants have a very strong incentive to be absolutely well-behaved.

    • @webadict@lemmy.world
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      545 months ago

      It’s even a step further. They also don’t want anyone to break the law against them. Who would they turn to? The police will arrest them.