The Dan Bongino Show The Arrests Have Begun | Episode 209
Jan 22, 2026
Jonathan Fahey, former acting director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, shares his insights on recent immigration enforcement actions and the political climate in Minneapolis. He discusses the hostility faced by law enforcement and supports invoking the Insurrection Act for federal intervention. The conversation also dives into the rapid arrests linked to church invasion protests and highlights the SAVE Act's implications for voter registration. Fahey’s expertise sheds light on the legal processes and political motives at play.
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Arrests Signal Enforcement Of Worship Protection
- Vince declares "The arrests have begun" after federal action in Minnesota and frames it as long-awaited justice.
- He emphasizes arrests signal enforcement of laws protecting houses of worship and public order.
Agents Ejected From Speedway During Operation
- Vince recounts video of Border Patrol agents being refused service and harassed at a Speedway gas station in Minnesota.
- He portrays the harassment as organized and dangerous, calling it an insurrection against law enforcement.
Insurrection Act Presented As Necessary Tool
- Vince argues the situation in Minnesota justifies invoking the Insurrection Act to restore order.
- He frames the Act as a constitutional tool historically used to address unlawful obstruction and violence.