Making the Argument with Nick Freitas Are We Heading to a National Divorce?
Jan 13, 2026
The podcast dives into America's deepening divisions, examining local resistance to ICE and the controversial rhetoric surrounding sanctuary cities. Discussions include the implications of the Insurrection Act, historical instances of state resistance, and the dangerous trends of polarization. They also explore the potential outcomes of federalism, national divorce, or conflict, raising critical questions about civic unity. The conversation urges listeners to consider their choices in a climate of rising tension and complexity.
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Nationwide Polarization Reaches A New Phase
- America is deeply polarized and some localities are preparing to directly resist federal authority over immigration enforcement.
- Nick Freitas frames this escalation as a significant shift toward possible constitutional conflict or separation.
Sanctuary Cities Publicly Resist ICE
- Nick Freitas plays local news clips of Democratic leaders vowing to "resist" ICE and provide signs advising migrants of their rights.
- He uses these examples to show how sanctuary jurisdictions move from noncooperation to active obstruction against federal agents.
Local Policing Versus Federal Enforcement
- Localities are not legally required to enforce federal law and often prioritize state crimes.
- Freitas argues sanctuary policies go further by forbidding cooperation, creating friction with federal agencies like ICE.