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At a March 2025 rally, more than 300 people gathered at the steps of Hadley Town Hall to show their solidarity with local farmers. (The Republican / file photo)Dave Canton
Immigration crackdowns, and the resulting protests, have been at the center of the news for the past several weeks – this is a violent, divided moment centering around a highly divisive issue.





