Denver Mayor Johnston's Defiance Against Federal Authority
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**Defiance** is the word echoing through Denver as Mayor Mike Johnston boldly announces his willingness to go to jail to protect illegal immigrants from federal authorities, should President Donald Trump’s promised deportation efforts become a reality.
Johnston, a proponent of a sanctuary city model, is stepping up his defiance against federal immigration laws with a pledge to transform Denver into a "fortress of resistance."
His audacious claims include plans to mobilize thousands of residents and local police to form barricades against federal deportation actions, a move that raises eyebrows about the rule of law and the role of local government in federal matters.
In an interview with Denverite, Johnston glamorizes civil disobedience as a moral crusade and encourages protests against immigration enforcement efforts, indicating a stark disregard for existing federal laws aimed at maintaining national security.
By referencing civil unrest and historical uprisings, Johnston attempts to frame his resistance as a noble act. He ominously compares the potential actions of Denver residents to a "Tiananmen Square moment," an inflammatory analogy that has drawn sharp rebuke, yet reflects his determination to incite public action against federal policies.
When pressed about the possibility of facing jail time for his actions, Johnston expressed no fear, stating, "If I believe that our residents are having their rights violated, I would certainly protest it."
His comments follow a growing trend among several local leaders who have openly defied federal immigration laws, suggesting a wider movement that could undermine efforts to secure the U.S. borders and enforce immigration policy.
This confrontation between local and federal authorities highlights a critical issue facing the nation: the balance of power and the responsibilities of elected officials in enforcing or subverting the laws of the land.
As Trump prepares to re-enter the White House, the implications of Johnston's defiance could resonate far beyond Denver, potentially emboldening other leaders to adopt similar stances in direct confrontation with federal law enforcement, thereby raising questions about accountability and governance at all levels.
With tensions brewing, it remains to be seen how federal authorities will respond to such open defiance and whether Johnston's plans will indeed become a reality or merely a political spectacle aimed at galvanizing his base.
Sources:
theepochtimes.com
thegatewaypundit.com
bbc.com
Johnston, a proponent of a sanctuary city model, is stepping up his defiance against federal immigration laws with a pledge to transform Denver into a "fortress of resistance."
His audacious claims include plans to mobilize thousands of residents and local police to form barricades against federal deportation actions, a move that raises eyebrows about the rule of law and the role of local government in federal matters.
In an interview with Denverite, Johnston glamorizes civil disobedience as a moral crusade and encourages protests against immigration enforcement efforts, indicating a stark disregard for existing federal laws aimed at maintaining national security.
By referencing civil unrest and historical uprisings, Johnston attempts to frame his resistance as a noble act. He ominously compares the potential actions of Denver residents to a "Tiananmen Square moment," an inflammatory analogy that has drawn sharp rebuke, yet reflects his determination to incite public action against federal policies.
When pressed about the possibility of facing jail time for his actions, Johnston expressed no fear, stating, "If I believe that our residents are having their rights violated, I would certainly protest it."
His comments follow a growing trend among several local leaders who have openly defied federal immigration laws, suggesting a wider movement that could undermine efforts to secure the U.S. borders and enforce immigration policy.
This confrontation between local and federal authorities highlights a critical issue facing the nation: the balance of power and the responsibilities of elected officials in enforcing or subverting the laws of the land.
As Trump prepares to re-enter the White House, the implications of Johnston's defiance could resonate far beyond Denver, potentially emboldening other leaders to adopt similar stances in direct confrontation with federal law enforcement, thereby raising questions about accountability and governance at all levels.
With tensions brewing, it remains to be seen how federal authorities will respond to such open defiance and whether Johnston's plans will indeed become a reality or merely a political spectacle aimed at galvanizing his base.
Sources:
theepochtimes.com
thegatewaypundit.com
bbc.com
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