The constant reminder that “no one is above the law” has become a hollow chant for some, especially when the spotlight turns towards the other side of the political spectrum. This week saw a rather dramatic tableau as two activist judges, known for their liberal leanings, found themselves under arrest for allegedly shielding illegal immigrants from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). While the Department of Homeland Security assures that they will enforce the law equally, it does raise a pivotal question: do these judicial figures genuinely believe the rules don’t apply to them? It’s a curious twist when those who’ve spent years interpreting law seem to bend it when suits their agendas.

Incredibly, some Democrat figureheads are trying to spin this narrative as a minor oversight. They’re the same voices that have relentlessly pursued former President Trump with an unparalleled enthusiasm for legal challenges and nationwide injunctions. The irony is not lost on anyone who’s been paying attention. These judges, celebrated in certain circles as champions of resistance, now find themselves on the other side of a legal battle that throws their impartiality into a questionable light. Safe to say, the argument about activist judges isn’t just a conservative talking point anymore; it’s an issue begging for serious discourse across the aisle.

Let’s not pretend this is an isolated incident either. This type of judicial overreach is eerily reminiscent of another case from 2018 in Massachusetts. Whether their actions are viewed as noble activism or an outright breach of legal duty tends to depend on one’s political blinders, but the need for judges to maintain an adherence to the law should be ideally nonpartisan. There’s a critical discussion to be had about what happens when those entrusted with upholding justice overstep their bounds to fulfill personal or political agendas—an endeavor that’s not only fatuous but dangerous.

Meanwhile, while some judges are pandering to illegal immigrants, Democrat lawmakers have been busy making news of their own. Exhibiting a surreal flip-flop, Senator Chris Van Hollen and his cohorts are running defense for an MS-13 gang member held in El Salvador. These lawmakers, who once seemed to relish taking a tough stance against gang violence, now appear intent on painting the deported gang member as a victim rather than a criminal. Forget about supporting law-abiding citizens; they are more concerned with courting controversy and absurdly demanding a boycott of El Salvador, advocating that Americans vacation elsewhere. Do they really think this is the winning ticket to regaining the public’s trust?

In a world where headlines often resemble surreal theatrical acts, the FBI warning of Venezuelan government operatives slipping into the U.S. under the guise of migrants further complicates this spectacle. Flashbacks to the 1980 Mariel boatlift, when Fidel Castro dumped undesirables onto American shores, remind us of just how perilous unchecked immigration can be. It’s imperative, then, to view robust border security not merely as a suggestion but a necessity. Our safety shouldn’t hinge on those who fail to learn from history, especially when it seems certain political figures shirk their responsibilities at every opportunity in the name of political showmanship.