It’s about time someone put the lawless sanctuary cities on notice—and that’s exactly what President Trump’s administration is doing. In no uncertain terms, Border Czar Tom Homan made it clear this week: the days of progressive mayors and governors thumbing their noses at federal immigration law are over. “Promises made, promises kept,” Homan declared on Fox News. That’s not just a slogan—it’s reality under this administration.
Let’s be clear. Sanctuary cities don’t just represent a difference of opinion on immigration policy. They represent a dangerous, deliberate effort to obstruct federal law enforcement and shield criminal illegal aliens from accountability. That’s not compassion—it’s chaos. And now, thanks to the Trump administration’s bold leadership, these jurisdictions are finally being called out and held accountable.
Attorney General Pam Bondi and the Department of Justice wasted no time releasing a comprehensive list of 35 sanctuary jurisdictions—cities, counties, and entire states—that are actively undermining federal immigration enforcement. This includes major leftist strongholds like New York City, Boston, and Chicago, as well as blue states like California, Colorado, and Minnesota. The common thread? Every one of these places is run by left-wing ideologues more interested in political theater than public safety.
“When a public safety threat, [an] illegal alien, [is] in your jail, work with us, give us access to the jail,” Homan pleaded. It’s not a radical request. It’s common sense. If someone is already behind bars for a crime and ICE wants to remove them from the country, why would any responsible city refuse to cooperate? The answer is as simple as it is infuriating: progressive politicians care more about virtue signaling than about protecting their own citizens.
Take Chicago, for example. Mayor Brandon Johnson recently vowed that his city “will not ever cooperate with ICE.” Not sometimes. Not under specific conditions. Never. That’s not leadership—that’s reckless defiance. Johnson’s excuse? That enforcing immigration law causes “consternation and division.” No, Mr. Mayor—what causes division is your refusal to prioritize victims of crime over illegal alien offenders.
And then there’s Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, who had the gall to compare ICE agents to neo-Nazis simply because they wear face coverings during high-risk operations. That’s not just offensive—it’s grotesque. Law enforcement officers operating in dangerous environments often wear face coverings to protect their identities and families. To equate that with hate groups is beyond the pale. Homeland Security rightly called her comments “sickening,” and every decent American should agree.
This isn’t just a political squabble. It’s a matter of life and death. In July, Homeland Security released shocking details about some of the criminals ICE has apprehended. We’re talking about pedophiles, drug traffickers, and violent fugitives—many of whom were released back into communities by sanctuary jurisdictions before ICE could detain them. This isn’t hypothetical. It’s happening right now, and innocent Americans are paying the price.
Democrats love to cloak their sanctuary policies in the language of humanity—but there’s nothing humane about harboring child predators or meth dealers. There’s nothing noble about undermining the rule of law. And there’s nothing virtuous about placing the interests of illegal aliens above the safety of American citizens.
Meanwhile, a dozen Democrats in Congress are suing the Trump administration for requiring notice before visiting detention centers. Think about that. Rather than support efforts to remove dangerous criminals from our streets, they’re focused on bureaucratic access complaints. It’s a perfect encapsulation of how out of touch they are with the needs of real Americans.
Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem said it best: “It is difficult for our officers to do their work every day when they don’t have the backup of local law enforcement.” That’s not just a logistical issue—it’s a national security risk.
President Trump made a promise to restore law and order. He’s delivering. The sanctuary city charade is finally being exposed for what it is—a reckless, politically motivated betrayal of the American people. And under this administration, the days of getting away with it are over.
