Incoming Border Czar Tom Homan isn’t pulling any punches, and Denver Mayor Mike Johnston might want to reconsider his grandstanding before he finds himself behind bars. Johnston, in his self-appointed role as the leader of Denver’s sanctuary city resistance, has gone all-in, declaring that he’d block federal immigration enforcement even if it means jail time. He’s even flirted with dramatic imagery, calling his planned resistance a “Tiananmen Square moment.” Yes, he compared obstructing ICE to one of the most iconic acts of defiance in modern history. Spoiler alert: It’s not the same.
Homan, a no-nonsense former acting ICE Director, has made it crystal clear that Johnston’s antics won’t fly under federal law. Referencing Title 8, United States Code 1324, Homan pointed out that knowingly harboring or concealing illegal immigrants—or impeding federal law enforcement—is a felony. His blunt response to Johnston’s bravado? “He’s willing to go to jail, and I’m willing to put him in jail.”
Let’s not sugarcoat what Johnston is doing here. He’s openly advocating for defying federal immigration law and encouraging Denver residents and police officers to act as human shields to protect illegal immigrants, including those with criminal records. This isn’t some noble act of civil disobedience; it’s a blatant challenge to the rule of law.
The mayor’s rhetoric about “Highland moms” forming a human barricade might play well to the left-wing Twitter crowd, but it’s a dangerous precedent. Imagine if every city decided to ignore federal laws it didn’t like. That’s not a “fortress of resistance”—that’s chaos.
Homan hit the nail on the head when he pointed out the absurdity of local leaders refusing to protect their own communities from public safety threats. President Trump’s immigration policies prioritize deporting those who pose a danger to national security and public safety. Yet Johnston seems more interested in virtue signaling than addressing real concerns.
And let’s not forget, sanctuary policies aren’t just illegal; they’re harmful. They create safe havens for criminals, endanger law-abiding citizens, and erode trust in law enforcement. Denver’s residents deserve better than a mayor who’s more interested in playing resistance hero than ensuring their safety.
Homan’s approach is straightforward: enforce the law, protect the country, and hold those who obstruct accountable. If Mayor Johnston is itching for a “Tiananmen Square moment,” he might just get one—in a courtroom, not on Denver’s streets.
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