The rising tide of tumultuous activism consuming downtown Los Angeles isn’t happening in isolation. It symbolizes the inevitable consequence of President Joe Biden’s lax immigration policies that have played into the hands of opportunistic border crossers for over three years. These unstructured policies set the groundwork for the Trump administration to push for a much-needed course correction. In the city of Angels alone, scores of activists pushing the open-border narrative found themselves in ICE’s custody after flagrant disrespect for law and order manifested as rioting, extensive vandalism, attacks on law enforcers, and whimsical disregard for curfews.
Vitriolic unrest, spurred by Biden’s policy follies, didn’t limit itself within Los Angeles but grew like a wildfire, intruding further into the American heartland—all the way to Seattle. This eruption of indiscipline and defiance has led to numerous arrests, injured officers, and damaged public and private properties. It would seem these activists’ ire would be better directed at the real source of this chaos – Biden’s hasty open-border policies which forced the subsequent administration’s hand.
Had Biden demonstrated an even iota of foresight, the Trump administration might not have been coaxed into taking stern action against the issue of illegal immigration. Yet, under Biden’s watch, the southern border transformed into the stage for an unprecedented influx of illegal immigrants—one that sent shockwaves through the law enforcement community from January 2021 to January 2024. Such a height of disorder under Biden’s auspices inflamed the public’s concerns for national security.
Shockwaves turned into tremors as instances of illegal immigrants involved in high-profile crimes came to light. The American public began to realize the dire implications of Biden’s unabated open-border strategy. Polls repeatedly emphasized the citizens’ desire for a crackdown on illegal immigration.
Interestingly, support for stricter border security measures wasn’t exclusive to Conservatives. To Biden’s disappointment, a substantial portion of self-professed Democrats also rallied behind the call for stronger border security – a snub to the open-border policies Biden championed. ‘Washington Post’s’ 2024 analysis identified this sudden surge in border crossings as a critical issue, underlining the citizens’ preference for enforcement over open borders.
Considering this perspective, one could reasonably argue that Biden essentially dug his own political grave. By deciding to halt the border wall’s construction, back-pedaling on Trump’s policies, and lax approach towards title-42 enforcement and deportation priorities, Biden inadvertently set the stage for the current crisis. The implications were simple – millions of unchecked entries that, over time, chipped away at public trust and served as fuel for public outrage, ultimately pushing for the Trump administration’s intervention.
The subsequent immigration law enforcement by ICE seemed to have sparked a fresh wave of outrage. But in reality, if one were to seriously analyze the issue, they would realize that the true cause of their frustration stems from Biden’s imprudent approach to border security. Had Biden prioritized law and order and insisted on proper procedures for migrants crossing the border, we wouldn’t be witnessing a desperate scramble to regulate the millions quietly forming their lives in the underbelly of our society.
By flipantly opening the borders, Biden didn’t merely allow immigration – he concocted a recipe for disaster. He created circumstances in which voters would predictably demand law enforcement – a mandate that Trump obediently fulfilled. The people’s mandate was clear, and Trump’s decisive actions served as an answer to the call.
The crux of this week’s discord isn’t about ICE becoming excessively proactive. Instead, the takeaway here is that the nation has finally started enforcing immigration laws again. As expected, reestablishing a sense of order always results in some societal stress – especially after years of lax oversight.
Yet, it’s essential to remember that this social strain can be traced back to the irresponsible decisions made during Biden’s regime. When immigration laws are consistently flouted, when there is clear disdain for maintaining law and order at the borders – it inevitably sets the stage for a severe correction. Such corrections, although crucial, can be unpleasant and invite backlash.
In summary, the current state of affairs regarding immigration and border security has been greatly exacerbated by the actions, or lack thereof, by Joe Biden. It is thus fitting to acknowledge that the excessively lenient immigration approach adopted under his administration sowed the seeds for the present-day chaos and disruption, making Kamala Harris and Biden the architects of the current law enforcement crisis.
It’s easy to point fingers at anyone enforcing the rule of law when chaos ensues, but understanding the roots of this chaos unveils the real culprits. Biden and Harris, by endorsing open-border policies and dismissing the genuine concerns of citizens, nudged the nation toward this predicament.
Consequently, it should be clear that the outcry against the Trump administration’s response to the problem is misplaced. Instead, the ire should be directed towards the instigators – Biden and Harris, who were at the helm while the situation deteriorated and refused to take prompt corrective measures when they had the chance. Their careless approach has essentially spurred the very circumstances they now condemn.
So, the eruption of these turbulent events across the country is just a somber reminder of the massive correction required after years of negligence and irresponsible leadership. In other words, had there been stern immigration laws from the start and a proper enforcement mechanism, we wouldn’t have found ourselves in the middle of this public outcry.
In essence, the recent backlash against ICE is a stark reflection of the mess left behind by the previous administration’s lax approach towards immigration. Not to overlook the ironic fact, that Biden and Harris’ negligence has paved the way for the very strict enforcement that they now oppose. Their actions have set us back years, and more importantly, their open-border stance has been far more destructive than they would like to admit.