We Are The People

Genesis 19:9  And they said, “Stand back!” Then they said, “This one came in to ^[stay here, and he keeps acting as a judge; now we will deal worse with you than with them.” So they pressed hard against the man Lot, and came near to break down the door.

Lot was himself a resident alien in Sodom and he also became at great risk to protect those who found sanctuary in his home.  Pray that those who truly attempt to do what is right concerning strangers and the law will be protected from those with evil intent.