law-abiding

Noem said the priority was removing “those who have broken our laws and perpetuated violence,” but didn’t directly address removal efforts for law-abiding undocumented Americans.

“They were undocumented, but they were otherwise completely law-abiding, hardworking folks, the primary breadwinners for their families, leaving behind undocumented spouses and U.S. citizen children who were born in this country,” De Loera-Brust said.

Until recently, Jane would have described her family as normal, law-abiding citizens.

Biden's move was swiftly condemned by Republicans, with some accusing the president of siding with criminals over law-abiding Americans.

A spokesman said the company wanted to “assure our stakeholders, partners and employees that we are a law-abiding organization, fully compliant with all laws.”