Comment by duxup
9 months ago
I certainly think the latter is a more valid concern as we really don't know the math on it and the capricious nature of the executive branch / security folks is, but I also wouldn't let it interrupt my life. If they turn you around and send you home at the border, I say let everyone know and do what you can to document it and so on.
Obviously the latter is more of a personal choice too. But you're also not likely to have the same consequences as gun violence.
They can easily arrest you for arbitrary reasons, and then deny you later entry to the US after deporting you - a lifetime ban.
While not as high a risk as ‘dead’, it’s pretty bad, especially if your career is heavily dependent on the US or you have US citizen family/relationships.
The biggest issue is the arbitrary, capricious, and frankly nonsensical nature of a lot of what seems to be going on.
It certainly wouldn't be an ideal outcome.