OPEN BORDERS ACTIVISTS GET A TASTE OF BORDER SECURITY—RIGHT HERE AT HOME!

It seems some local activists, funded by the ever-generous progressive donor class, are suddenly perplexed that federal law enforcement might actually *enforce* federal laws. KEYT NewsChannel 3-12 breathlessly reported on a planned protest in Santa Maria after Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, in a stunning display of doing their jobs, apparently detained an 'Undocufund' volunteer for a brief chat. One can almost hear the collective gasp of horror from the avocado toast and artisanal latte crowd: 'But… but we thought the rules were only for *other* people!'

Presumably, these community organizers — who apparently specialize in helping people sidestep pesky legalities — believed Santa Maria was a sovereign nation, free from the strictures of U.S. immigration policy. The audacity of federal agents to show up and remind everyone that borders exist, and laws have consequences, must have truly disrupted their carefully curated bubble of selective enforcement. We imagine the 'rapid response network' is primarily rapid in its ability to deploy outrage and secure more grant money.

The real story here isn't the 'persecution' of a well-meaning activist; it's the sheer entitlement of those who openly flout immigration laws while demanding taxpayers foot the bill for their 'solidarity.' Perhaps, instead of planning protests that inconvenience law enforcement, these groups could invest in legal aid that actually guides people through the *proper* channels. But then, where's the drama in that? No, it's far easier to scream 'xenophobia' from the sidelines while actual adults work to maintain some semblance of order in a nation that proudly enforces its sovereignty, especially now that America First principles are back in the White House. Thank goodness President Trump and his team understand the assignment.