Portland Mayor Keith Wilson is issuing an ICE facility

Keith Wilson’s speech, as mayor of Portland, reveals a troubling stance that prioritizes the defense of illegal immigration over security and respect for the work of law enforcement. Under the pretext of denouncing alleged zoning violations by ICE, Wilson uses the situation to discredit federal authorities tasked with enforcing immigration law, projecting an image of confrontation instead of cooperation.

Rather than recognizing the essential role of law enforcement in protecting the community against crimes linked to illegal immigration, Wilson focuses his message on victimizing those who have been detained, ignoring the fact that many of these processes respond to the need to maintain national and local security. His gratitude and “solidarity” toward the immigrant community make no distinction between legal and illegal immigrants, deliberately blending both groups to justify an ideological agenda that runs counter to the rule of law.

This approach erodes public trust in security institutions, sends a message of impunity to those who violate immigration laws, and fosters a hostile climate against federal agencies which, far from acting arbitrarily, are fulfilling their duty to protect the border and maintain order. Instead of supporting law enforcement and cooperating with authorities, Wilson chooses to reinforce a narrative that undermines ICE and endangers the safety of Portland’s citizens.

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