electrical - Can 12 gauge wire be inserted into 14 gauge switch

electrical - Can 12 gauge wire be inserted into 14 gauge switch

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Is it safe for a 12 gauge wire to be inserted into the 14 gauge slot on a light switch? I moved recently and was changing some light switches and noticed that several of the lights are wired this w

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