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Florida Democrats in Fort Myers faced backlash after council members broke down in tears while voting against a measure to help ICE enforce immigration laws. The emotional scene showed weak leadership, according to critics, who argue that putting feelings over public safety harms American communities.
The city council debated a proposal allowing local police to check immigration statuses using ICE databases during routine interactions. If someone had an immigration warrant, officers could start deportation proceedings. Three council members, including Darla Bon, cried during the meeting and rejected the measure. The mayor called their display “one of the worst” examples of governance he’d seen, stressing that leaders can’t make decisions based on emotions.
The bill aimed to streamline cooperation between Fort Myers police and federal immigration authorities. ICE-trained officers would have accessed real-time data to identify individuals with outstanding deportation orders. Critics of the council’s decision highlighted that ICE primarily targets criminals, including gang members and violent offenders.
Public reaction mocked the council’s tears, with social media users calling it “weak leadership.” One post said officials should “cry for Americans suffering from illegal immigration instead.” The backlash reflects growing frustration over politicians prioritizing illegal immigrants’ feelings over citizens’ safety.
President Trump weighed in, condemning judges who block deportations. He argued that unchecked illegal immigration threatens national stability, especially when foreign governments like Venezuela refuse to take back their citizens. The State Department recently threatened sanctions to force compliance.
Even some liberal figures expressed confusion over the opposition to deporting criminals. Radio host Charlamagne Tha God questioned why anyone would fight removing illegal immigrants who commit crimes. This underscores a common-sense gap in Democratic policies, which increasingly shield lawbreakers.
The Fort Myers vote mirrors broader Democrat efforts to weaken immigration enforcement. In Tallahassee, state Democrats recently pushed bills to undo Florida’s strict reforms, like requiring workplaces to verify legal status. Republicans dismissed these moves as out-of-touch with voters’ demands for security.
While Democrats cry over enforcing laws, ordinary Americans face real consequences—overwhelmed schools, strained resources, and crimes by illegal aliens. Towns like Charleroi, Pennsylvania, already struggle with migrant surges and job losses. Fort Myers’ leaders had a chance to stand firm but chose weakness instead.
