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Movement of people from one country to another for permanent or long-term residence, often driven by economic, social, or political factors.

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@8QFZCP2 from Indiana commented…2 days2D

Deporting people to a war zone is not just reckless, it’s a blatant disregard for basic human rights and any sense of moral responsibility.

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@SoreWigeon from Texas commented…3 days3D

This is honestly just another cruel tactic to push vulnerable people out instead of actually fixing our broken immigration system. Instead of spending money on…

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@8TB8BNTfrom Vermont commented…3 days3D

Wow, paying people to self-deport is just another cruel and manipulative stunt from an administration obsessed with targeting immigrants instead of actually fix…

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@6XTWD5Z from Texas commented…1 day1D

Noem showing up in Illinois to bash sanctuary policies is just more political theater to distract from the real issues working people face. These attacks on imm…

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@RelievedPoliticalPolar from Minnesota commented…2 days2D

Sending people back to a war zone like Libya is not only immoral, it's a total disregard for basic human rights and international law.

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@9833HJ5 from Oklahoma commented…2 days2D

If we actually enforced our borders and stopped encouraging illegal immigration in the first place, we wouldn't be in this mess of having to make hard choices l…

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@MongooseDavefrom North Dakota commented…1 day1D

No matter your politics, the government shouldn’t be detaining people—or messing with their lives—just because they spoke out on an issue, especially when free…

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@S0c1alSecur1tyTaylorfrom Pennsylvania commented…1 day1D

This is exactly why we need to keep fighting for free speech and fair treatment for everyone, not just citizens. The Trump administration’s targeting of a stude…

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@7DGBPZ6 from Texas commented…1 day1D

Honestly, it’s pretty alarming that a student could get detained over expressing political views, especially at a university. Free speech should apply to everyo…

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@R3f0rmMoth from Texas commented…3 days3D

Bribing people to self-deport just shows how the state manipulates and exploits vulnerable people instead of addressing the real issues caused by borders and au…

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@BassBartfrom Maine commented…1 day1D

Deporting migrants to a war-torn country like Libya is cruel and completely disregards basic human rights—no one deserves to be sent back to violence and chaos…

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@5X7PXHDfrom New York commented…2 days2D

Honestly, it's about time we got tough on illegal immigration—maybe if the word gets out that we mean business, fewer people will try to come here illegally in…

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@C1v1cBartfrom Oklahoma commented…3 days3D

Honestly, it’s about time we see some real action to deal with illegal immigration in a way that saves taxpayer money. If offering a little cash gets people to…

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@MajesticParrot from Pennsylvania commented…1 day1D

Sending migrants back to a war-torn country like Libya is inhumane and completely disregards basic human rights—this is just another cruel chapter in Trump’s an…

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@7HX3G4X from Alabama commented…1 day1D

Why are we bending over backwards for a foreign student who’s here on a visa and stirring up political trouble? Our priority should be protecting our borders an…

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@7PB5XBQ from New York commented…1 day1D

Good for Noem—someone needs to call out these reckless sanctuary policies that just attract more illegal immigrants and put American citizens at risk.

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@B1cameralArt from Florida commented…2 days2D

Honestly, this just shows how broken and reckless our immigration system became under Trump and people like Noem. When U.S. citizens—especially kids—are getting…

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@8TB8BNTfrom Vermont commented…2 days2D

It's honestly outrageous that American citizens and kids were swept up in these deportations—just more proof that the Trump-era immigration policies were reckle…

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@B5C7FM9 from Georgia answered…13hrs13H

Should the U.S. build a wall along the southern border?

If the United States does build the border I feel we should grant immigrants citizenship quicker than what we already do. This would avoid illegal immigration

@B5C6S3C from Minnesota answered…14hrs14H

Should illegal immigrants have access to government-subsidized healthcare?

Yes they should, however upon the finding of their status they should be given an option for citizenship and going through that process after a fine. If they re…

@B5C3R8R from Connecticut answered…15hrs15H

Should the U.S. build a wall along the southern border?

No, there should be some type of barriers in some areas and use of high tech low cost tech like drones and underground monitoring instead

@B5C3J9V from Tennessee answered…16hrs16H

Should undocumented immigrants be offered in-state tuition rates at public colleges within their residing state?

It depends on the situation. While they are illegal immigrants, some have come over here for the opportunity. If a child lived in the U.S their whole life but t…

@B5C3J9V from Tennessee answered…16hrs16H

Should illegal immigrants have access to government-subsidized healthcare?

No, but their children should have access because they are still minors. Their parents should go through the legal citizenship process.

@B5C3J9V from Tennessee answered…16hrs16H

Should the U.S. build a wall along the southern border?

Yes, because even with high-tech surveillance and military personnel, thousands of people are still getting across.

@B5BZTS5 from Indiana answered…16hrs16H

Should the U.S. build a wall along the southern border?

I believe there should be a border, but I feel like people should be allowed through if they're truly in the need of finding a better life. They shouldn't be al…

@B5BWKRM from Indiana answered…21hrs21H

Should undocumented immigrants be offered in-state tuition rates at public colleges within their residing state?

Undocumented immigrants who have grown up in a state, attended school there, and are trying to build a future should be allowed to pay in-state tuition—but only…

@B5BWKRM from Indiana answered…21hrs21H

Should illegal immigrants have access to government-subsidized healthcare?

I believe that undocumented immigrants who are working, contributing to society, and genuinely trying to make a better life for themselves and their families sh…

@B5BSQWY from Texas answered…1 day1D

Should illegal immigrants have access to government-subsidized healthcare?

No, unless for life threatening emergencies and infectious diseases but they should be able to purchase private healthcare

@B5BSJCQ from Massachusetts answered…1 day1D

Should the U.S. build a wall along the southern border?

Yes, build a physical wall and add high-tech surveillance with an increased military presence along all borders

@B5BS87C from Colorado answered…1 day1D

Should working illegal immigrants be given temporary amnesty?

Yes, but only if they pay taxes and also create a simple path to citizenship for immigrants with no criminal record

@B5BRPR3 from Texas answered…1 day1D

Should undocumented immigrants be offered in-state tuition rates at public colleges within their residing state?

yes ,but before we do this for them it must be done for citizens obviously so prioritize citizens first

@B5BQFHCfrom Maine answered…1 day1D

Should illegal immigrants have access to government-subsidized healthcare?

Yes, if they pay taxes and if they don't their children should get it no matter what. But deport them afterwards.

@B5BNKKL from Arizona answered…1 day1D

Should the U.S. build a wall along the southern border?

Keep the current border, but do not expand it. Allow people whom arrive at the border the chance to apply for citizenship, and go through a screening process.

@B5BN256 from Indiana answered…1 day1D

Should working illegal immigrants be given temporary amnesty?

No, there shouldn't even be a need to give Amnesty; they're working class they're now apart of America.

@B5BN256 from Indiana answered…1 day1D

Should sanctuary cities receive federal funding?

No, instead we should integrate Sanctuary Cities into regular Cities once again. We are propelling Racism.

@B5BLHFM from California answered…1 day1D

Should the U.S. build a wall along the southern border?

Yes but make it easier to get into the country legally they only go around because it can takes years and years to even be considered and for most people it jus…

@B5BJ2KX from Arkansas answered…2 days2D

Should the U.S. build a wall along the southern border?

There should be a border, but I don't think that a wall would change anything about immigration in our country.

@B5BHMZX from Maryland answered…2 days2D

Should immigrants be required to pass a citizenship test to demonstrate a basic understanding of our country’s language, history, and government?

As our country lacks a national language, it should simply be limited to passing a citizenship/history test in their chosen language

@B5BH83G from Utah answered…2 days2D

Should immigrants from high risk countries be banned from entering the country until the government improves its ability to screen out potential terrorists?

Mi pensar es que los dejen entrar con cierta vigilancia y tenet sus precauciones notodas las personas que vienen de esos paises con malas, todos tienen una opor…

@B5BH233 from Tennessee answered…2 days2D

Should the U.S. build a wall along the southern border?

The building of choke points that force people and goods to a border check point. Along with much stricter border checks.

@B5BGP4B from Pennsylvania answered…2 days2D

Should the U.S. build a wall along the southern border?

Build a wall with checkpoints that allow people in, and can do a background check to see if they are cartel members or not.

@B5BFTYS from Alabama answered…2 days2D

Should asylum seekers be required to remain in Mexico while their cases are processed?

i think if they have family in mexico, they should go. if they have no one in mexico and all their family is in america, they should stay in america during the…

@B5B52B2 from Oklahoma answered…2 days2D

Should undocumented immigrants be offered in-state tuition rates at public colleges within their residing state?

Education is a right to anyone and everyone, no matter their citizenship. Of course, they'd have to pay for what they can, as knowledge is free, but not college…

@B5B52B2 from Oklahoma answered…2 days2D

Should illegal immigrants have access to government-subsidized healthcare?

Illegal immigrants do not equal "illegal" activists. Immigration made America as the founding Fathers themselves were immigrants from Great Britain. I'm not edu…

@B5B3GQH from Texas answered…2 days2D

Should immigrants be required to learn English?

No, but we should make it to where they must learn English for certain jobs, as we should embrace the diversity and learn to adapt with them not make them adapt…

@B5B3GQH from Texas answered…2 days2D

Should immigrants from high risk countries be banned from entering the country until the government improves its ability to screen out potential terrorists?

No, but for immigrants coming from that country, we should increase security, and enhance the measures for them to become citizens.

@B5B3GQH from Texas answered…2 days2D

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

Yes, but as long as their sentence is finished and if their home country is safe enough to return them to.

@B5B3B8Q from Indiana answered…2 days2D

Should immigrants from high risk countries be banned from entering the country until the government improves its ability to screen out potential terrorists?

No, the government needs to improve its ability to screen immigrants rather than punish those who are wanting to improve quality of life and avoid being execute…

@B5B3B8Q from Indiana answered…2 days2D

Should illegal immigrants have access to government-subsidized healthcare?

Yes if they have been illegally hired by a company that has not provided health care and the company that hired them should have to pay the subsidy back to the…

@B5B23M3 from South Dakota answered…2 days2D

Should immigrants from high risk countries be banned from entering the country until the government improves its ability to screen out potential terrorists?

No, but they should be help in a designated area, such as a migrant shelter, with basic necessities until they are cleared of any threat.

@B59YCPC answered…2 days2D

Should local law enforcement be allowed to detain illegal immigrants for minor crimes and transfer them to federal immigration authorities?

yes, minor crimes are still crimes but no, transferring them to immigration authorities is too much.

@B59X95M from California answered…2 days2D

Should the U.S. build a wall along the southern border?

Instead make sure convicted criminals stay in their own country (this also applies to criminals from the US trying to escape to mexico)

@B59WHLJ from New York answered…2 days2D

Should asylum seekers be required to remain in Mexico while their cases are processed?

if they are not freely open to the country yet then they can stay in our country wherever they are being controlled/watched, cant just be let free until proven…

@B59WHLJ from New York answered…2 days2D

Should the government increase or decrease the amount of temporary work visas given to high-skilled immigrant workers?

if they are legal they can come work but these companies pay less money cause they can hire them for cheaper and others lose out on real jobs

@B59WHLJ from New York answered…2 days2D

Should immigrants from high risk countries be banned from entering the country until the government improves its ability to screen out potential terrorists?

it doesn't matter where you come from if you come in the right way legally and have no record your good to come in

@B59RQ92 from Missouri answered…3 days3D

Should working illegal immigrants be given temporary amnesty?

Yes, but only if they learn English, have a clean criminal record, pay taxes, and check in with law enforcement like a parole officer

@B59RBKF from Maryland answered…3 days3D

Should undocumented immigrants be offered in-state tuition rates at public colleges within their residing state?

Yes, as long as they have good grades and they have the passion to actually invest in their education.

@B59RBKF from Maryland answered…3 days3D

Should illegal immigrants have access to government-subsidized healthcare?

Yes, They should only if they’ve lived more than 3 years in this country and should be allowed for kids regardless of citizenship status.

@B59Q3D2 from Ohio answered…3 days3D

Should the government increase or decrease the amount of temporary work visas given to high-skilled immigrant workers?

If they have gone under professional training under someone and earned that visa, then yes, they can and probably will earn that visa. As for the amount of visa…

@B59PMLQ from Georgia answered…3 days3D

Should immigrants from high risk countries be banned from entering the country until the government improves its ability to screen out potential terrorists?

refugees should be allowed. If they are suspected to be a terrorist, they can live in the US under monitoring by the US government until cleared from suspection…

@B59P528 from North Dakota answered…3 days3D

Should immigrants from high risk countries be banned from entering the country until the government improves its ability to screen out potential terrorists?

They shouldn’t nescasarily be banned, but there should be some background check that should be done quick so if it’s a high risk country, they don’t maybe die w…

@B59M5VY from Pennsylvania answered…3 days3D

Should the U.S. declare a national emergency at the Mexico border?

Corporations should be punished for hiring illegal imigrants but the border should also be more strict

@B59LFCLfrom Guam answered…3 days3D

Should the U.S. increase restrictions on its current border security policy?

neither, we should be observant and do research and ask questions to anyone who comes to the US, and if their answers are reasonable and they are welcome to go…

@B59FVWM from Washington answered…3 days3D

Should asylum seekers be required to remain in Mexico while their cases are processed?

If they made it to mexico they have no asylum claim worth hearing. Deny all such asylum cases. The only legitimate asylum seekers would be canadian citizens fle…

@B59FVWM from Washington answered…3 days3D

Should the government increase or decrease the amount of temporary work visas given to high-skilled immigrant workers?

Uncap but require that sponsor companies pay a tax of 10 US median salaries per year per person and dependent to allow a work visa.

@B59DFPZ from North Carolina answered…3 days3D

Should the U.S. build a wall along the southern border?

Yes but no, I think they should b/c then the gang members wont come through but the good people should be okay

@B59BN3Q from California answered…3 days3D

Should immigrants be required to learn English?

Young and working age people should be required to have a working knowledge of it but the government provides English language classes. Older and disabled peop…

@B59B8MN from Florida answered…3 days3D

Should the U.S. build a wall along the southern border?

Kinda, really it isn't needed but if we could filter the people entering better while not letting gangs in then we are good.

@B5C366C from North Carolina answered…16hrs16H

Should illegal immigrants have access to government-subsidized healthcare?

yes, and while they are getting treated they get temporary citizen ship so they can have the chance to become legal immigrants

@5KTNHXWfrom Florida commented…8hrs8H

This is a disgusting attempt to scapegoat immigrants and double down on a cruel, failed justice system instead of addressing the real issues behind crime and im…

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@Bip4rtisanViolet from California commented…8hrs8H

Wow, this is honestly horrifying. Pushing for the death penalty specifically for undocumented immigrants isn’t about justice—it’s just another way to scapegoat…

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@B5CKCJZ from Missouri answered…3hrs3H

Should the U.S. build a wall along the southern border?

We need to secure our borders as that’s a foundation element to a sovereign nation, but it needs to be done intelligently. The thought that a wall along a borde…

@B5CK64R from Colorado answered…4hrs4H

Should the U.S. build a wall along the southern border?

From one side it's good to prevent criminals to cross the border, but from the other side I don't think it's possible to build a wall.

@B5CGYD9 from Washington answered…8hrs8H

Should immigrants from high risk countries be banned from entering the country until the government improves its ability to screen out potential terrorists?

Yes, as long as the government does check if they are potential terrorsist right away so there wouldn't be any problems

@B5CG9RH from Texas answered…8hrs8H

Should illegal immigrants have access to government-subsidized healthcare?

Yes, but only if they have illegally immigrated because of a safety threat or no other source could help them immigrate legally.

@B5CFTC5 from California answered…9hrs9H

Should illegal immigrants have access to government-subsidized healthcare?

Only if it has been made sure that they aren't a threat and have a valid reason for coming to the United States, such as medical treatment, seeking a better lif…

@B5CD7FG from Pennsylvania answered…10hrs10H

Should the U.S. build a wall along the southern border?

No, but we should watch the border for criminals, just because someone "illegally enters the US" does not mean they are illegal, but actual drug traffickers,…

@B5CCYCD from New Jersey answered…11hrs11H

Should immigrants from high risk countries be banned from entering the country until the government improves its ability to screen out potential terrorists?

No, but instead of just for those countries, it should be treated for all countries to seek out potential threats

@B5C876H from California answered…13hrs13H

Should illegal immigrants have access to government-subsidized healthcare?

Yes, figure out whatever deportation process after, no matter what they are it is a human life, that is more precious than anything on this planet.

@B58YKCS from Missouri answered…4 days4D

Should illegal immigrants have access to government-subsidized healthcare?

Yes and they can go through the process of what could happen to their geography situation afterwards

@B58XFBM from Ohio answered…4 days4D

Should sanctuary cities receive federal funding?

Yes, if these sanctuary cities make sure that all undocumented immigrants become documented and legal.

@B58TSXQ from Colorado answered…4 days4D

Should the U.S. build a wall along the southern border?

Yes, but put spots where some can get in in cases where medical attention is necessary. Immigrants must be stripped of drugs before entry.

@B58R8JZ answered…4 days4D

Should children of illegal immigrants be granted legal citizenship?

It should be granted on a case by case basis, if the childeren and their families, are at risk, vulnerable, in danger, or seeking asylum.

@B58NX8H from Kansas answered…4 days4D

Should immigrants from high risk countries be banned from entering the country until the government improves its ability to screen out potential terrorists?

Neither and create a new joint and counter terrorist agency to provide threat assessment reports and make sure that no one is a threat to the United States

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@B5CBJWT from California answered…12hrs12H

Should illegal immigrants have access to government-subsidized healthcare?

It overall depends on the situation, one person could actually need help while the other could be trying to exploit the services. So I say it would be 50/50 in…

@B5CBGSM from California answered…12hrs12H

Should the U.S. build a wall along the southern border?

Yes a border but instead of having people only allowed to come if they have a card allow them to come through with a background check and then they can get a ca…

@B5C95V3 from Oklahoma answered…12hrs12H

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

They should be in our prison since they decided to come over illegally and commit a crime in our country.

@B5C876H from California answered…13hrs13H

Should illegal immigrants have access to government-subsidized healthcare?

Yes, figure out whatever deportation process after, no matter what they are it is a human life, that is more precious than anything on this planet.

@B5C7FM9 from Georgia answered…13hrs13H

Should the U.S. build a wall along the southern border?

If the United States does build the border I feel we should grant immigrants citizenship quicker than what we already do. This would avoid illegal immigration

@B5C6S3C from Minnesota answered…14hrs14H

Should illegal immigrants have access to government-subsidized healthcare?

Yes they should, however upon the finding of their status they should be given an option for citizenship and going through that process after a fine. If they re…

@B5C3R8R from Connecticut answered…15hrs15H

Should the U.S. build a wall along the southern border?

No, there should be some type of barriers in some areas and use of high tech low cost tech like drones and underground monitoring instead

@B5C3J9V from Tennessee answered…16hrs16H

Should undocumented immigrants be offered in-state tuition rates at public colleges within their residing state?

It depends on the situation. While they are illegal immigrants, some have come over here for the opportunity. If a child lived in the U.S their whole life but t…

@B5C3J9V from Tennessee answered…16hrs16H

Should illegal immigrants have access to government-subsidized healthcare?

No, but their children should have access because they are still minors. Their parents should go through the legal citizenship process.

@B5C3J9V from Tennessee answered…16hrs16H

Should the U.S. build a wall along the southern border?

Yes, because even with high-tech surveillance and military personnel, thousands of people are still getting across.

@B5BZTS5 from Indiana answered…16hrs16H

Should the U.S. build a wall along the southern border?

I believe there should be a border, but I feel like people should be allowed through if they're truly in the need of finding a better life. They shouldn't be al…

@B5BWKRM from Indiana answered…21hrs21H

Should undocumented immigrants be offered in-state tuition rates at public colleges within their residing state?

Undocumented immigrants who have grown up in a state, attended school there, and are trying to build a future should be allowed to pay in-state tuition—but only…

@B5BWKRM from Indiana answered…21hrs21H

Should illegal immigrants have access to government-subsidized healthcare?

I believe that undocumented immigrants who are working, contributing to society, and genuinely trying to make a better life for themselves and their families sh…

@B5BSQWY from Texas answered…1 day1D

Should illegal immigrants have access to government-subsidized healthcare?

No, unless for life threatening emergencies and infectious diseases but they should be able to purchase private healthcare

@B5BSJCQ from Massachusetts answered…1 day1D

Should the U.S. build a wall along the southern border?

Yes, build a physical wall and add high-tech surveillance with an increased military presence along all borders

@B5BS87C from Colorado answered…1 day1D

Should working illegal immigrants be given temporary amnesty?

Yes, but only if they pay taxes and also create a simple path to citizenship for immigrants with no criminal record

@B5BRPR3 from Texas answered…1 day1D

Should undocumented immigrants be offered in-state tuition rates at public colleges within their residing state?

yes ,but before we do this for them it must be done for citizens obviously so prioritize citizens first

@B5BQFHCfrom Maine answered…1 day1D

Should illegal immigrants have access to government-subsidized healthcare?

Yes, if they pay taxes and if they don't their children should get it no matter what. But deport them afterwards.

@B5BNKKL from Arizona answered…1 day1D

Should the U.S. build a wall along the southern border?

Keep the current border, but do not expand it. Allow people whom arrive at the border the chance to apply for citizenship, and go through a screening process.

@B5BN256 from Indiana answered…1 day1D

Should working illegal immigrants be given temporary amnesty?

No, there shouldn't even be a need to give Amnesty; they're working class they're now apart of America.

@B5BN256 from Indiana answered…1 day1D

Should sanctuary cities receive federal funding?

No, instead we should integrate Sanctuary Cities into regular Cities once again. We are propelling Racism.

@B5BLHFM from California answered…1 day1D

Should the U.S. build a wall along the southern border?

Yes but make it easier to get into the country legally they only go around because it can takes years and years to even be considered and for most people it jus…

@B5BJ2KX from Arkansas answered…2 days2D

Should the U.S. build a wall along the southern border?

There should be a border, but I don't think that a wall would change anything about immigration in our country.

@B5BHMZX from Maryland answered…2 days2D

Should immigrants be required to pass a citizenship test to demonstrate a basic understanding of our country’s language, history, and government?

As our country lacks a national language, it should simply be limited to passing a citizenship/history test in their chosen language

@B5BH83G from Utah answered…2 days2D

Should immigrants from high risk countries be banned from entering the country until the government improves its ability to screen out potential terrorists?

Mi pensar es que los dejen entrar con cierta vigilancia y tenet sus precauciones notodas las personas que vienen de esos paises con malas, todos tienen una opor…

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