Some people just can’t follow the rules. We’re seeing a strange new trend where elected officials think laws don’t apply to them. These aren’t just any laws – these are the ones keeping our borders safe and our communities protected.

When President Trump promised to fix our immigration system, we expected pushback from the usual suspects. But lately, Democrats have gone beyond mere complaints. They’re actively blocking enforcement, creating scenes, and even getting themselves handcuffed in the process.

The latest troublemaker? New York City Comptroller Brad Lander. The Democratic mayoral hopeful was arrested Tuesday after physically assaulting Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents. Yes, you read that correctly – a man who wants to run America’s largest city attacked federal officers.

From ‘Daily Caller’:

“New York City Comptroller Brad Lander was arrested for assaulting law enforcement and impeding a federal officer,” DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin told the Caller.

According to the Department of Homeland Security, Lander didn’t just happen to be in the wrong place. He assaulted federal officers who were simply doing their jobs. This isn’t just bad behavior – it’s criminal.

McLaughlin didn’t hold back in her statement to the Daily Caller: “Our heroic ICE law enforcement officers face a 413% increase in assaults against them — it is wrong that politicians seeking higher office undermine law enforcement safety to get a viral moment.”

That bears repeating: a 413% increase in assaults against ICE officers. While these brave men and women risk their lives to enforce our immigration laws, politicians like Lander are creating dangerous situations just to score political points.

Pattern of Democratic Obstruction

Lander isn’t alone in this shameful behavior. He’s just the latest in a growing list of Democratic officials who’ve been detained for interfering with immigration enforcement.

In May, Newark’s Democratic Mayor Ras Baraka was detained after trespassing at an ICE detention center. He ignored multiple warnings to leave but apparently thought those rules didn’t apply to him.

New Jersey Democratic Rep. LaMonica McIver was indicted earlier this month for assaulting and obstructing immigration officers. And Democratic California Senator Alex Padilla was removed from a press conference after approaching DHS Secretary Kristi Noem while shouting and out of uniform.

See the pattern? Democratic officials are literally putting their bodies in the way of Trump’s immigration policies. They’re creating chaos, endangering officers, and breaking the law – all while expecting special treatment.

No One Above the Law

The most telling part of DHS Assistant Secretary McLaughlin’s statement was her final line: “No one is above the law, and if you lay a hand on a law enforcement officer, you will face consequences.”

This simple principle seems lost on too many elected Democrats. They’ve spent years telling their supporters that some laws don’t matter, especially immigration laws. Now they’re shocked when handcuffs click around their wrists.

Lander currently trails far behind other candidates in the city’s mayoral race. Perhaps New Yorkers recognize that someone who attacks law enforcement might not be the best choice to lead their city.

President Trump’s administration has made tremendous progress securing our borders and restoring order to our immigration system. Officials like Lander seem determined to create chaos instead of solutions.

If Democratic officials want to change immigration laws, they should win elections and pass legislation, not assault ICE agents. Until then, they need to get in line with Trump’s agenda or face the consequences of their actions – just like any other American would.

Key Takeaways

• Democratic NYC Comptroller Brad Lander was arrested for physically assaulting ICE agents while they performed their duties
• ICE officers face a shocking 413% increase in assaults as Democratic politicians create dangerous situations for political gain
• Multiple Democratic officials have been detained recently for interfering with immigration enforcement
• Trump’s border security policies are working despite deliberate obstruction from Democratic officials

Sources: Daily Caller