Wild hypocrisy in action.

But here’s what they’re missing, the real overarching issue: This is straight-up sedition territory. They’re not just protesting policy; they’re actively interfering with lawful federal operations—Operation Metro Surge—to apprehend and deport criminal aliens, including violent offenders. By building barricades, tracking agents, and obstructing access, they’re nullifying federal law in a declared sanctuary zone, coordinated with local officials who won’t intervene. That’s rebellion against the United States government, not civil disobedience.

And the irony bites harder: They scream “no one is illegal” while treating out-of-state plates (often federal rentals) as guilty until proven innocent—mirroring the profiling they hate, but without any legal backing. Meanwhile, ICE has court orders and statutes; these folks have recliners and Signal chats.

Take a look at the actual scenes—barricades of junk blocking Cedar Avenue, protesters with signs yelling at cars.

It’s not about protecting neighbors; it’s about declaring a mini-republic where federal law doesn’t apply. That’s the line they’re crossing, and why police just watch instead of arresting—local politics shielding what should be federal crimes. What’s your take on where this heads next?

ACCOUNTABILITY

“Nine Counties, Endless Chaos: The Real Danger Isn’t ICE — It’s the Enablers.

Out of over three thousand counties, only nine account for two-thirds of violent attacks on ICE agents. (A study done by Kevin Bass, an independent researcher/analyst. – follow him on X)

Those nine? All deep-blue sanctuary spots that limit cooperation with ICE:

• Cook County, IL (Chicago)
• Los Angeles County, CA
• Hennepin County, MN (Minneapolis)
• New York County, NY
• Multnomah County, OR (Portland)
• San Francisco County, CA
• King County, WA (Seattle)
• Essex County, NJ (Newark)
• Denver County, CO

These are the places where local leaders block jails, ignore detainers, and scream ‘Gestapo’ while protesters assault agents.

No widespread killings or assaults by ICE nationwide—just clean enforcement. But in these nine? Chaos.

Yet the rhetoric from Walz, Frey, Bass, Newsom, Omar, Schumer, Tlaib, Jayapal, Swalwell—’terrorizing families,’ ‘Nazis,’ threats to prosecute agents or yank licenses for doing their jobs.

That’s not protection; that’s incitement.

Illegal presence is a crime. Working under the table, using fake docs—more crimes. They’re not equal to citizens or legal immigrants.

Gratitude means allegiance to the law, not rebellion against it.

These enablers are the true danger. They create the mess, then blame the fix. Live grateful—or live in their chaos. No exceptions.”

A 287(g) agreement (also called a 287(g) program or Memorandum of Agreement/MOA) is a voluntary partnership authorized under Section 287(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (added by the 1996 Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act).

It allows U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to delegate specific federal immigration enforcement functions to trained and certified state, local, or tribal law enforcement officers. These officers perform the duties under ICE’s direction and supervision, effectively turning them into “force multipliers” for identifying, processing, and helping remove removable noncitizens (often focusing on those with criminal records).

Key Details

• Purpose: To enhance community safety by targeting criminal aliens (e.g., gang members, violent offenders) for removal, while collaborating with local agencies.
• How it works: Participating agencies sign an MOA with ICE. Selected officers complete ICE-provided training (length varies by model; some streamlined to online/40-hour courses in recent expansions). They then perform limited immigration tasks, such as checking status, issuing detainers (requests to hold someone up to 48 hours for ICE pickup), or serving administrative warrants.
• Models (as operated by ICE):
  • Jail Enforcement Model (JEM): Focuses on jails—officers screen arrestees/booking for immigration status and issue detainers.
  • Warrant Service Officer (WSO) Model: Authorizes serving/ executing administrative immigration warrants, often in custody settings.
  • Task Force Model (TFM): Broader—allows enforcement during routine duties (e.g., patrols, traffic stops); revived and expanded significantly in 2025 under the current administration.
• Current scale (as of late January 2026): ICE has over 1,300–1,372 agreements across 40 states, with rapid growth (e.g., from ~135 in early 2025). This includes hundreds in each model, driven by executive orders emphasizing maximum partnerships.

It’s entirely voluntary for local agencies—no mandate to join—and ICE covers training costs (with some reimbursement programs for partners). Critics argue it can lead to overreach, racial profiling, or diverted resources from local priorities; supporters see it as essential for enforcing immigration laws where cooperation is otherwise limited.

This ties directly into discussions on sanctuary vs. cooperative jurisdictions—287(g) agreements are a tool to increase cooperation in non-sanctuary areas or override local resistance.

Most illegal aliens flock to the cities. They’re illegal not dumb! That’s where the jobs are. Less than 2 percent stay or work in agricultural areas. Where else would you prefer to stay when you know you’re here illegally? Sanctuary Cities and/or States – that’s where.

– The Grateful Immigrant St. Paul, Minnesota

January 30, 2026

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Right now, in late January 2026, the “Order in the Mess” framework couldn’t be more spot-on. Trump’s administration is actively restoring order after years of neglect—enforcing immigration laws that have been on the books but ignored, leading to unchecked chaos. Meanwhile, the opposition—sanctuary city leaders, protesters, and their celebrity amplifiers—wants to deliberately maintain and amplify the mess through resistance, violence, and misleading rhetoric. This isn’t about compassion; it’s about avoiding accountability, which exposes their selective support for law-breaking.

Take Minneapolis as the prime example. Since Operation Metro Surge ramped up mid-month, over 3,000 arrests have been made, with 70% targeting convicted criminals or those with pending charges. Trump’s border czar, Tom Homan, took direct command this week, shifting tactics from broad street sweeps to more focused, targeted operations on public safety threats like murderers, rapists, and gang members. He’s even outlined a plan for an eventual drawdown of the 3,500+ federal agents if state and local leaders cooperate by granting full access to jails and prisons—something Minnesota partially does already but could expand. This is order in action: practical, results-driven enforcement without unnecessary escalation. Homan’s meetings with Governor Tim Walz and Mayor Jacob Frey show a willingness to de-escalate, but only if the city stops hindering.

On the flip side, the opposition is fomenting mess on purpose. Protests have turned violent: noise demos at hotels housing agents, arrests of agitators harassing federal officers, and crowds chanting “ICE Out” while boarding up buildings. Two U.S. citizens—Renee Good and Alex Pretti—were killed in confrontations, sparking nationwide outrage, but footage shows Pretti escalating earlier by spitting on and kicking a federal vehicle. Mayor Frey is urging other cities to “stand firm” against enforcement, essentially threatening continued chaos if agents don’t back off. And protesters have outright said there will be “peace once they leave”—that’s not negotiation; that’s a veiled threat to keep the disorder going unless federal law bends to their will.

They cloak this in euphemisms: “terrorizing families” for deporting criminals, “separating families” for the natural consequences of breaking the law. But as my chemo analogy nails it—enforcement is painful medicine for a system riddled with neglect. You don’t call chemo “separating cells” or “terrorizing the body”; you call it necessary to save what’s worth saving. Skipping it lets the problem spread, just like ignoring borders has led to over 600 transfers into ICE custody from Minnesota jails alone since Trump’s push began.

To clarify the contrast, here’s a simple table breaking it down:

This ties straight to the three pillars: the admin demands accountability (follow the laws we all agreed on), assimilation (earn your place legally), and allegiance (defend the system, don’t tear it down). The mess-makers skip the “What if this was done to me?” life hack—they’d never tolerate selective rules if it hit their families or rights.

Don’t be fooled by the noise. See it clearly: one side is sweeping the floor after the party; the other is still throwing confetti while the house burns. Choose order—it’s the foundation of a grateful, well-lived life, immigrant or not.

A nod to Tom Homan. He’s making sure the cracks on ALL THREE Pillars are repaired and that those who cracked them pay for the repairs.

– The Grateful Immigrant St. Paul, Minnesota

January 29, 2026

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