Maryland Governor Wes Moore (D) just dropped a bombshell on CNN’s The Source, claiming that ICE teaming up with local cops to snag criminal illegal aliens right in county jails—where it’s objectively safer for everyone involved—would somehow make the situation worse. Responding to a softball question about Minneapolis PD’s smart cooperation with federal immigration enforcement, Moore doubled down on sanctuary-state dogma, insisting it escalates tensions rather than defusing them. This isn’t just political theater; it’s a masterclass in cognitive dissonance from a governor whose state is bleeding under the weight of unchecked migrant crime, from MS-13 hits in Baltimore to fentanyl floods overwhelming jails already packed with repeat offenders.
Zoom out, and Moore’s stance reeks of the same elite insulation that fuels the 2A fight. While law-abiding gun owners in Maryland scrape by under one of the nation’s most draconian permitting regimes—endless waits, good and substantial reason hoops, and mag bans that treat self-defense as a privilege—violent illegals waltz in unchecked, turning communities into no-go zones. ICE jail arrests aren’t rocket science: they target proven criminals post-conviction, minimizing street chases and protecting LEOs who double as our first line of defense. Moore’s opposition? It prioritizes optics over order, leaving armed citizens to pick up the slack when cops are handcuffed by sanctuary policies. We’ve seen it play out—rising home invasions, carjackings, and murders where perps vanish into the ether, forcing more Americans to arm up quietly against the chaos politicians like Moore enable.
For the 2A community, this is red meat: every dodged ICE pickup in a jail cell is a multiplier for the threats we face daily. It underscores why concealed carry reciprocity and constitutional carry matter more than ever—governors who cry worse about basic enforcement are the same ones who’d confiscate your AR-15 for public safety. Support ICE cooperation, back pro-enforcement sheriffs, and keep stacking brass; the real sanctuary is the one you carry on your hip when the system fails. Maryland’s mess is a warning—America’s border bloodbath demands we stay vigilant, locked, and loaded.
