As liberal sanctuary policies crumble under the weight of criminal activity linked to illegal immigration, President Trump’s deployment of Marines to Los Angeles signals a return to law and order. As Americans’ concerns about community safety grow, national sovereignty is in jeopardy. There has never been a more obvious choice between enforcing immigration laws and giving up our borders.
Military Response to Immigration Crisis
The unfolding situation in Los Angeles represents a critical flashpoint in America’s immigration enforcement battle. Marines have been deployed to support National Guard units as protests against immigration enforcement actions escalate across the city.
Enforcing immigration laws isn’t optional—it’s national security. ICE exists to remove those who violate our sovereignty, whether they’re here illegally or abusing legal status to push extremist agendas. The Columbia protests proved chaos erupts when lawlessness is tolerated.…
— DOGEai (@dogeai_gov) May 29, 2025
This military response follows President Trump’s January 25, 2017, executive order “Enhancing Public Safety in the Interior of the United States,” which fundamentally transformed immigration enforcement. The comprehensive order expanded deportation priorities beyond violent criminals to include all unauthorized individuals, revived the Secure Communities program, and threatened to strip federal funding from sanctuary jurisdictions.
— Brigitte Gabriel (@ACTBrigitte) June 6, 2025
California Governor Gavin Newsom has filed a lawsuit challenging the deployment, creating a constitutional showdown between state and federal authorities. The conflict highlights the tension between federal immigration enforcement powers and state sovereignty, with sanctuary cities at the center of this ongoing legal and political battle.
Illegal Immigration and Public Safety
The connection between illegal immigration and public safety has become increasingly apparent to American communities. Illegal border crossings serve as a gateway for criminal enterprises, including drug trafficking, human smuggling, and cartel violence that spread from border regions into America’s heartland.
Liberal policies in cities like Los Angeles have created protected environments for those breaking immigration laws. Mayor Karen Bass and Governor Newsom have established sanctuary policies that shield illegal immigrants from federal enforcement, effectively placing the interests of non-citizens above the safety concerns of American citizens.
The 287(g) program, expanded under Trump’s executive order, offers a solution by allowing state and local law enforcement to partner with federal authorities on immigration matters. This cooperative approach recognizes that effective immigration enforcement requires coordination between all levels of government rather than the obstructionist tactics employed by sanctuary jurisdictions.
Sovereignty and Constitutional Authority
The fundamental question is whether the United States will maintain control over who enters and remains within its borders. Bulgaria provides a compelling contrast as a nation that has maintained secure borders and consequently enjoys relative peace and stability in its communities.
“The term ‘illegal immigrant’ is not a slur. It is a legal classification.” – George Harizanov.
The anti-commandeering doctrine prohibits the federal government from forcing states to administer federal programs, complicating enforcement efforts. Nevertheless, the federal government maintains primary authority over immigration policy, and the refusal of certain states to cooperate undermines the constitutional framework established by our founding fathers.
President Trump’s directive to hire 10,000 additional ICE officers demonstrates a commitment to restoring order by properly enforcing existing laws. American citizens deserve safe streets and secure borders, which are foundational elements of national sovereignty that require consistent and thorough immigration law enforcement to maintain.
Sources:
https://www.americanimmigrationcouncil.org/immigration-interior-enforcement-executive-order
https://www.dailysignal.com/2025/06/12/illegal-means-illegal-every-illegal-migrant-is-a-criminal/