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The mayor described Denver as a city of compassion, vowing to uphold its principles against what he views as overreach by the federal government. “I think we are gonna continue to be a welcoming, open, big-hearted city that’s gonna stand by our values,” he added.
Johnston’s proposals extend beyond policy declarations; he envisions Denverites physically intervening to obstruct federal operations. He suggested mobilizing both local law enforcement and citizens to stand against federal authorities, likening the effort to historical acts of resistance.
“More than us having [Denver Police] stationed at the county line to keep them out, you would have 50,000 Denverites there,” Johnston claimed. “It’s like the Tiananmen Square moment with the rose and the gun, right? You’d have every one of those Highland moms who came out for the migrants. And you do not want to mess with them.”
His bold rhetoric suggests a confrontation of monumental proportions, even as critics question the legality of such actions.
Johnston went as far as predicting that any federal attempt to enforce immigration laws in Denver would require a military-style invasion.
“I do not believe that our governor is going to let them use our [Colorado] National Guard at the state level,” Johnston speculated. “Unless they were planning on bringing national guards mobilized from Texas or Alabama to come invade Colorado, I don’t know where they would find the forces to begin to do that.”
The mayor dismissed the likelihood of federal success, calling such an operation “a very, very bad idea from start to finish that no reasonable American would support.”
Mike Davis, president of the Article III Project (A3P), warned that Johnston’s defiance could have significant legal consequences. Davis outlined potential charges, including conspiracy, obstruction, and assaulting federal officers.
Meanwhile, Tom Homan, President Trump’s pick for “border czar,” dismissed the posturing of Johnston and other Democratic leaders. Homan’s response was pointed and direct.
“I’ve got 20,000 men and women in ICE who are going to do their job with no apology,” Homan stated. “Congress has enacted a law that protects this country. People need to understand… entering this country illegally is a crime.”
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Homan emphasized that his team would enforce the law without hesitation. “We’re gonna enforce the law without apology… and if any governor wants to stand in the way, go ahead and do it. We’ll see what happens. We’re not gonna be intimidated.”
As Denver’s mayor doubles down on his sanctuary city stance, the confrontation with federal authorities seems inevitable. Johnston’s rhetoric has elevated Denver to a symbolic battleground over immigration policies, with implications that reach far beyond Colorado’s borders.
The stakes are high, and both sides appear ready for a showdown. Whether Denver’s approach will inspire other cities or lead to federal crackdowns remains to be seen, but the debate underscores the deep divisions shaping America’s immigration landscape.
