DE Gov. Meyer: ICE ‘Creating a Lack of Safety’ ‘Simply by Wearing That Uniform’

February 21, 2026
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Delaware Governor Matt Meyer (D) dropped a bombshell on C-SPAN’s “Ceasefire” this Friday, admitting that ICE agents are essentially persona non grata in his state: “it’s hard for ICE to operate anywhere in our state without it creating some crisis.” His reasoning? The mere sight of federal immigration officers in uniform sparks a “lack of safety” among locals, turning routine enforcement into a public relations nightmare. Meyer’s framing paints ICE not as protectors of the border but as walking triggers for unrest, a sentiment that reeks of sanctuary state dogma where federal law takes a backseat to feel-good politics. This isn’t just blue-state bluster—it’s a masterclass in selective outrage that should have every 2A advocate’s radar pinging. Think about it: Meyer and his ilk freak out over ICE’s “uniforms” eroding safety, yet they’ve got no qualms greenlighting policies that disarm law-abiding citizens while criminals roam free. In Delaware, where concealed carry permitting is a bureaucratic gauntlet and “assault weapon” bans loom large, the real safety crisis is self-inflicted. If a uniformed ICE agent patrolling for illegals—who might include cartel operatives packing heat—creates “panic,” imagine the meltdown if armed citizens exercised their 2A rights openly. Meyer’s logic exposes the hypocrisy: government enforcers are scary only when they’re not *his* enforcers. It’s the same crowd that demonizes AR-15s as “weapons of war” but shrugs at unvetted migrants potentially bringing crime spikes, as seen in sanctuary havens like Chicago or New York. For the 2A community, this is red meat with long-term implications. Governors like Meyer are normalizing the idea that any visible symbol of law and order—be it a badge or a holstered sidearm—threatens “safety,” paving the way for broader crackdowns on self-defense rights. It’s a slippery slope from vilifying ICE to arguing that open carry or even standard police presence “creates crisis.” 2A patriots, take note: this rhetoric isn’t about immigration; it’s a trial balloon for disarming America one uniform at a time. Push back hard—our rights depend on rejecting this fearmongering nonsense.

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This isn’t just blue-state bluster—it’s a masterclass in selective outrage that should have every 2A advocate’s radar pinging. Think about it: Meyer and his ilk freak out over ICE’s “uniforms” eroding safety, yet they’ve got no qualms greenlighting policies that disarm law-abiding citizens while criminals roam free. In Delaware, where concealed carry permitting is a bureaucratic gauntlet and “assault weapon” bans loom large, the real safety crisis is self-inflicted. If a uniformed ICE agent patrolling for illegals—who might include cartel operatives packing heat—creates “panic,” imagine the meltdown if armed citizens exercised their 2A rights openly. Meyer’s logic exposes the hypocrisy: government enforcers are scary only when they’re not *his* enforcers. It’s the same crowd that demonizes AR-15s as “weapons of war” but shrugs at unvetted migrants potentially bringing crime spikes, as seen in sanctuary havens like Chicago or New York.

For the 2A community, this is red meat with long-term implications. Governors like Meyer are normalizing the idea that any visible symbol of law and order—be it a badge or a holstered sidearm—threatens “safety,” paving the way for broader crackdowns on self-defense rights. It’s a slippery slope from vilifying ICE to arguing that open carry or even standard police presence “creates crisis.” 2A patriots, take note: this rhetoric isn’t about immigration; it’s a trial balloon for disarming America one uniform at a time. Push back hard—our rights depend on rejecting this fearmongering nonsense.

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