Ferguson Comments On ICE Operations

Support for strong immigration enforcement has intensified following the outcome of the 2024 election, where border security and deportation policy played a decisive role in voter turnout.

Despite ongoing resistance from progressive circles and media outlets, the electoral mandate was clear: illegal entry into the United States is a crime, and those who break the law are subject to deportation under existing federal statutes.


Latino voters, once assumed to be a monolithic Democratic bloc, shifted dramatically toward Republican candidates, with some regions showing a 40-point swing. Many of these voters—naturalized citizens and longtime residents—expressed frustration with policies that prioritize non-citizens over American families.

This shift reflects a broader trend: legal immigrants and native-born citizens alike are increasingly unified in demanding the enforcement of immigration laws.

Nevertheless, progressive media platforms continue to frame enforcement efforts as inhumane or controversial. A recent segment on CNN reignited debate over whether illegal aliens are even breaking the law—an assertion that contradicts both statute and Supreme Court precedent.

During the panel, conservative commentator Ben Ferguson made headlines by firmly asserting that entering and remaining in the country unlawfully carries legal consequences. When addressing the case of an illegal alien married to a U.S. citizen, Ferguson stated plainly: “I am sorry that you decided to break the law. There are a lot of Americans that break laws, and they go to jail. There’s a consequence for your actions.”


This clear, unapologetic message resonates with voters who see mass illegal migration not just as a legal issue, but a matter of national sovereignty and public safety. Deportation is not theoretical—it’s the enforcement mechanism built into immigration law, and it has wide bipartisan support among lawful residents.

Beyond the southern border, national security threats have emerged from other vectors. In recent months, federal authorities apprehended foreign nationals from China attempting to smuggle an agricultural fungus capable of destroying vital U.S. crops like wheat, barley, and corn.

These incidents reinforce that illegal immigration is not a single-issue debate about nationality—it’s a multi-front challenge involving biosecurity, espionage risks, and public health.