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Jose can you see ICE is coming for me And they’re coming for you Cause you don’t have an ID And the orange tub of lard Won’t accept your green card The arrests on my phone Are all constantly streaming If you’re dark and you’re poor Hello El Salvador And if you have a dream You’re a dreamer no more Jose paid his taxes On April fifteenth But he’s living in a cell By the skin of his teeth This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sweatingthesmallstuff.substack.com