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The implications of allowing or denying rights to non-citizens extend beyond legal grounds; they speak to America’s approach to national security in a world where radicalized ideologies can emerge from any corner of the globe. The narrative surrounding supposed espionage and terrorism has often been linked to the more vulnerable immigrant populations, feeding into a fear-based rhetoric that further polarizes opinions.
Incidents across Europe, where “low-cost jihadists” carry out acts of violence, amplify fears. The call for stricter immigration policies is further fueled by the duality of preventing potential threats and protecting rights—a balance that currently seems precarious.