It shouldn’t be easier to enter the country illegally than to enter the Super Bowl illegally

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On Sunday night, millions of people watched Super Bowl 58 from Las Vegas, which featured the championship NFL game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs. Over 65,000 fans were in attendance at Allegiant Stadium to watch the gridiron classic. And, arguably, each one of those audience members endured tougher security to enter the stadium than illegal immigrants do to enter the country.

Moreover, the NFL arguably did more to protect its fans than the government does to protect citizens from those illegally entering the country, especially those who wish to cause harm. Consider some of the extra security efforts implemented for the big game.

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