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Former Border Patrol commander Greg Bovino didn’t mince words on Newsmax’s Sunday Report when he called out Democrat-run states for cultivating policies that, in his view, amount to protection for criminal migrants rather than protection for American citizens. Bovino, who has been at the forefront of federal enforcement operations in major cities, argued plainly that sanctuary politics send a signal to criminals that they can act with impunity.
Bovino’s critique is simple and brutal: soft-on-crime rhetoric and “no ICE” posturing from blue governors and mayors creates safe havens for violent actors and undermines public safety. Conservatives should stop pretending this is merely a policy disagreement and call it what it is — a choice by Democratic leaders to prioritize political optics over the safety of hardworking Americans.
The scenes in Minneapolis — and other Democrat-run cities — have made Bovino’s warnings painfully real, with federal agents facing hostility and even being denied basic service while carrying out operations to protect communities. That antagonism toward law enforcement is not accidental; it flows from a narrative that demonizes those who enforce the law while elevating those who break it.
The fallout from enforcement actions has been seized upon by the left as proof that federal intervention is “heavy handed,” even as new reports show investigators are still sorting through conflicting accounts of violent incidents that prompted the deployments. Americans deserve facts, not spin, and the truth is this: when local leaders refuse to cooperate with federal authorities, chaos follows and innocent lives are put at risk.
Yes, there have been legal fights and judge-made restrictions aimed at reining in federal tactics, and conservatives should not pretend those battles don’t matter. But the answer is not to hollow out enforcement or excuse criminal conduct; it is to demand that state and local officials stop sheltering bad actors, start upholding the rule of law, and support the brave men and women who keep our streets safe.
If Democrat officials continue to choose politics over people, Republican leaders and everyday Americans must keep the pressure on — elect better governors, push for state cooperation with federal immigration law, and never apologize for insisting on secure borders and safe communities. This is about defending American families and preserving the country our grandparents built, and conservatives should make that case boldly, unapologetically, and with the law squarely on our side.
