A brand new mural is stirring up controversy worldwide.
“The Statue of Liberty’s Silent Protest” was painted on a brick wall of a constructing on Rue de Chemin-de-Fer in Roubaix, France, by Dutch artist Judith de Leeuw. (See the video on the high of this text.)
The portray was unveiled on July 3, only a day earlier than America’s Independence Day.
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“Roubaix has a large migrant population, and many of them live in extremely difficult circumstances,” she mentioned, referring to town in northern France. “The values that the statue once stood for — freedom, hope, the right to be yourself — have been lost for many.”
A brand new mural titled “The Statue of Liberty’s Silent Protest” in Roubaix, France, is sparking a heated debate amongst many about immigration points. (Judith de Leeuw through Storyful)
The portray depicts the Statue of Liberty with 9 spikes on her crown — the precise statue solely has seven — and along with her fingers protecting her face.
The mural was deliberately positioned in a metropolis recognized for its excessive migrant inhabitants, in response to reviews.
About 22.3% of the Roubaix inhabitants was made up of immigrants in 2021, in response to the French Nationwide Institute of Statistics and Financial Research.
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De Leeuw shared she was nervous the message can be too controversial, however mentioned that locals embraced the message given the cruel realities of immigration in France.
In 2022, 69% of violent robberies and different violent crimes, together with sexual assaults, on public transport within the larger Paris area of Île-de-France had been perpetrated by overseas nationals, in response to the annual figures of the statistics bureau of the French Ministry of Inside.
The mural is deliberately situated in Roubaix, France, pictured above – a metropolis recognized for its excessive migrant inhabitants. (iStock)
French President Emmanuel Macron mentioned on the time, “If we look at crime in Paris today, we cannot fail to see that at least half of the crime comes from people who are foreigners, either illegal immigrants or waiting for a residence permit.”
He additionally mentioned, “In any case, they’re in a very delicate situation, often coming in through these [illegal immigration] channels.”
The mural is available in response to the doubling down by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on imposing immigration legal guidelines within the U.S. and deporting unlawful migrants.
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A video posted by the artist went viral, amassing 1000’s of reactions on social media platforms.
“This exquisite, heartwrenching art expresses how I’m feeling as a US citizen,” commented one girl.
One other particular person wrote, “Thank you for this. Signed, Heartbroken in the U.S.”
“If we look at crime in Paris today, we cannot fail to see that at least half of the crime comes from people who are foreigners, either illegal immigrants or waiting for a residence permit.” (Nathan Laine/Bloomberg through Getty Photos)
“Your open borders policies ruined Paris. Fix yourselves before you judge us,” commented one consumer.
One other particular person wrote, “Thank you for seeing us and sharing this sorrow and shame with the world.”
Stated one other particular person: “France: Where they imprison their political opponents.”
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Rep. Tim Burchett, R-Tenn., additionally weighed in on social media.
“This disgusts me. If any country ought to be kissing our [a–], it’s France. My uncle Roy fought and died and is buried there for their freedom,” the lawmaker posted on X.
The Statue of Liberty was gifted to the USA by the French individuals and revealed to the world in New York harbor on Oct. 28, 1886. (iStock)
One other X consumer commented, “I agree with the mural.”
“I think we’re going to have to liberate them once again,” an X consumer joked.
“Well, of course France would try to shame the USA for having border and immigration laws,” wrote one particular person. “They are part of the EU who likes to shame every country who doesn’t want mass immigration.”
One other particular person commented, “To say this is phenomenal is an understatement & the meaning powerful! I salute you, my friend, my hero.”
Wrote one other consumer, “This is occupied France. I mean FULLY occupied France.”
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The Statue of Liberty was gifted by the French individuals to the USA and revealed to the world on Oct. 28, 1886, in New York harbor, affirming the friendship between the 2 nations.
