# Minneapolis Council Member’s Wild Claim: ICE Isn’t Catching Bad Guys—They *Are* the Bad Guys
In a jaw-dropping moment on CNN’s News Central Friday, Minneapolis City Council Member Robin Wonsley didn’t just call for abolishing ICE—she flipped the script entirely. Responding to how she’d replace the agency tasked with enforcing immigration laws, Wonsley dismissed it as a wedge issue to divide Americans and went full dystopian: ICE isn’t targeting bad guys, she insisted; *they are the bad guys*. This from a councilwoman in a city still scarred by the 2020 riots, where law enforcement was demonized and defunded, leading to a spike in crime that hit law-abiding citizens hardest. Wonsley’s rhetoric echoes the progressive playbook: portray federal agents as the real villains while sanctuary policies shield illegal immigrants, even those with rap sheets, from deportation. It’s not hyperbole—Minneapolis has long been a sanctuary haven, resisting ICE cooperation and watching violent crime rates climb as a result.
For the 2A community, this isn’t just anti-ICE bluster; it’s a flashing red warning about the escalating war on law and order that directly threatens our rights. Think about it: if ICE—armed federal officers upholding borders—is recast as the bad guys, what’s next for the ATF raiding gun stores or the FBI flagging threatening memes? Wonsley’s worldview blurs lines between protectors and predators, much like how defund-the-police zealots branded cops as oppressors, paving the way for unchecked urban chaos. We’ve seen the fallout—cities like Minneapolis becoming no-go zones where criminals roam free, forcing armed citizens to defend themselves amid delayed 911 responses. This mindset fuels the same gun-grabbers who exploit public safety fears to push red-flag laws and assault weapon bans, ignoring that the real bad guys aren’t badge-wearing feds but the unvetted entrants ICE *tries* to stop. Data backs it: ICE removed over 142,000 criminal aliens in FY2023 alone, including murderers and sex offenders—yet Wonsley wants that gone?
The implications scream urgency for 2A patriots: as elites like Wonsley dismantle enforcement layers, self-reliance becomes non-negotiable. Her comments aren’t isolated; they’re symptomatic of a regime that prioritizes open borders over American sovereignty, importing chaos that strains resources and amps up crime stats used to justify disarming us. Stay vigilant, stock up legally, and vote like your Second Amendment depends on it—because when they are the bad guys becomes the narrative for every cop or agent, the only line left is the one you draw in self-defense. What’s your take—time to double down on training? Sound off below.
*(Source: CNN News Central, via public clip; ICE stats from official FY2023 report)*
