Chaos in Los Angeles
Los Angeles streets erupt in violence as protestors attack police, burn vehicles, and paralyze freeways. Their goal? To defend murderers, rapists, and gang members facing deportation under President Trump's unwavering policies. This turmoil reflects a refusal to accept justice for communities long plagued by crime.
In the first 100 days of 2025, the White House reports over 66,000 arrests of illegal immigrants with criminal records. These include individuals like Cuong Chanh Phan, a gang member convicted of murdering two teenagers, and Eswin Uriel Castro, guilty of child molestation. Why would anyone fight to keep such threats in our neighborhoods?
Local leaders like current California Governor Gavin Newsom and current Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass offer no solutions, only criticism of the very actions protecting their constituents. Their silence on the violence speaks volumes, exposing a failure to prioritize public safety.
The Price of Neglect
Years of lax enforcement have allowed dangerous criminals to exploit our borders. Since the 1996 Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act, inconsistent policies let offenders like Rolando Veneracion-Enriquez, convicted of rape and assault, remain free. Victims, like the families of Phan's teenage targets, bear the devastating consequences.
Recent data shows three-quarters of deportations target noncitizens with serious charges: vehicular manslaughter, narcotics trafficking, domestic violence. These are serious offenses that pose direct threats to our communities. Keeping such individuals here undermines trust in our laws.
Some argue immigrants commit fewer crimes overall than native-born citizens. Yet this ignores a simple truth: any crime by an illegal immigrant, someone who violated our borders, is unacceptable. American families deserve protection from preventable harm.
Defending Our Nation
President Trump's agenda, reactivating 287(g) agreements, bolstering ICE operations, and deploying National Guard troops, restores order and accountability. The 2024 Republican platform echoed the demands of over eight-in-ten conservative Republicans: a nation where laws are enforced and borders are secure.
Advocacy groups and certain policymakers invoke due process, pointing to constitutional protections. Their claims crumble against the reality of unchecked crime. Tools like expedited removals and courthouse arrests ensure swift justice, safeguarding Americans from those who've flouted our laws.
The Los Angeles protests, tied to the 'Hands Off' movement, expose a dangerous ideology. Organizers leverage social media to fuel unrest, aiming to dismantle borders and sovereignty. Their actions burden our economy and jeopardize security, ignoring the needs of law-abiding citizens.
A Call to Action
The violent clashes in Los Angeles, marked by tear gas and arrests, highlight the urgency of this fight. California officials' legal challenges to federal actions distract from their own policy failures. They prioritize optics over the safety of their communities.
President Trump's commitment shines through, removing threats like Dzhakhar Aslambekov, caught in credit card fraud, and Miguel Angel Palafox-Montes, a repeat thief. These deportations rebuild confidence in our system, proving that laws still matter.
Our communities need safety; chaos must be rejected. Deporting criminal illegals upholds a commitment to put Americans first. Will we allow protestors and ineffective leaders to derail progress, or will we support a future where justice prevails?