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Johnston’s rhetoric speaks to a broader discomfort with methods proposed by federal authorities—specifically referring to the use of military force in civilian contexts. Johnston described such actions as “immoral,” “unconstitutional,” and “un-American,” emphasizing that dehumanizing practices of rounding up immigrants from schools, homes, and workplaces do not align with American values. He advocates for collaboration on solutions that facilitate faster judicial processes for asylum claims rather than creating more conflict.