The LA Chaos Isn’t Just About Immigration

The progressive idea of human rights no longer recognizes borders—but without them, national sovereignty is meaningless. President Trump, by contrast, elevates the traditional rights of American citizens above universalist progressive ideals. That is why he so often comes into conflict with California, whose monolithically liberal officials proudly extol their state as the exemplar of progressive idealism.

Lost amid the chaos that enveloped Los Angeles was news that the Trump administration is planning to withhold federal grants to California for violating Title IX by allowing biological men to participate in women’s sports. Here, too, Newsom will likely argue for states’ rights against federal rule of law.

Trump is positioned to win these debates. Article VI, Section II of the U.S. Constitution says that federal law “shall be the supreme law of the land.” And public opinion supports him: Outrage at illegal immigration fueled his rise to power—twice. His job approval has bounced back from April’s “Liberation Day” lows. Immigration is his strongest issue. Social disorder benefits the right.

Just don’t expect a quick resolution. Illegal immigration and woke ideology are entrenched in large parts of America. And federalism is too important a piece of our constitutional architecture to discard, even when it defends the indefensible.

What happened in Los Angeles wasn’t the culmination of the fight over illegal immigration. It was another act in an unending constitutional drama. Word came Monday afternoon that 700 Marines have been deployed to LA to protect federal buildings. Trump has law, precedent, and politics on his side. But ideology dies hard. And more clashes are coming.

via www.thefp.com

Matt Continetti.