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However, the political landscape remains sharply divided. On one side, figures like Donald Trump and ICE advocate for aggressive deportations targeting criminals, while prominent Democrats—including Gavin Newsom, Karen Bass, and others—denounce ICE as "Gestapo" or "fascist," portraying enforcement as heavy-handed or unjust.
The expert suggests that this divergence reveals two "different worlds": one focused on criminal removal, and the other on protecting sanctuary policies. They warn that unresolved tensions might lead to "something bad," perhaps a crisis similar to a national security event, which could catalyze policy realignment.