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a marijuana analogy
Say I am raped and beaten. I could go directly to the nearest police station and report it. I know they will want to take my clothes and process them for DNA evidence. Oh, but there's a joint in my skirt pocket that's got some blood and semen on it. I could get booked for possession. Fair? Strictly speaking, probably. I did break the law by having that joint.
Prudent? Hell, no!
When someone reports being raped or beaten, law enforcement needs to be looking at that particular crime, not immigration violations.