Nationwide Protests Over ICE Actions Reveal Dangerous Disconnect With American Security

On January 30, 2026, cities across the United States witnessed orchestrated protests aimed at denouncing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents following recent incidents in Minnesota. While images flood social media of youth walkouts, outlandish caricatures of Vice President JD Vance, and mass gatherings in Los Angeles to Portland, what stands obscured is the broader threat these demonstrations pose to national sovereignty and public safety. Why Are We Seeing Protests Instead of Solutions? Millions of hardworking Americans expect their government to enforce immigration laws that protect borders and ensure security. Yet, instead of focusing on tangible solutions for illegal immigration—a...