The Democrat Party’s core ideology has increasingly crystallized around three unyielding commands that shape its political machinery and public rhetoric. The first command—no restrictions on foreign nationals entering the United States—manifests in policies advocating open borders, sanctuary cities, and the abolition of agencies like ICE. From the 2024 DNC platform to the vocal campaigns of figures like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Democrats frame unrestricted migration as a moral imperative, equating border enforcement with cruelty. Data from U.S. Customs and Border Protection shows over 2.5 million apprehensions of migrants at the southern border in 2023 alone, yet Democratic leadership pushes decriminalization of illegal entry, prioritizing global mobility over national sovereignty. This stance isn’t just policy; it’s a dogma, where dissent—like advocating for visa vetting or wall construction—is met with accusations of xenophobia, silencing debate within and beyond the party.

The second command, prohibiting the removal of any foreign national from the U.S., doubles down on this ethos, transforming deportation into a taboo akin to a human rights violation. Democratic strongholds like California and New York have enacted laws shielding undocumented immigrants from federal immigration enforcement, with cities like San Francisco spending $190 million annually on services for non-citizens, per 2025 budget reports. High-profile cases, like the refusal to deport convicted felons under “sanctuary” policies, underscore a belief that presence in the U.S., legal or not, grants irrevocable residency. This command fuels resistance to programs like Trump’s reinstated “Remain in Mexico” policy, with Democrats arguing that removal, even of those with criminal records, fractures families and betrays American values—never mind the 300,000 unaccompanied minors processed at the border since 2021, straining public resources.

The third command brands any rejection of the first two as fascism, weaponizing the term to vilify opponents and enforce ideological purity. From op-eds in The New York Times to viral X posts by blue-check activists, dissenters—whether Republican lawmakers or centrist voters—are smeared as authoritarian bigots, their concerns about security or economic impact dismissed as hate speech. This tactic, rooted in the party’s post-2016 pivot to identity politics, paints border control as a gateway to dictatorship, invoking historical analogies to 1930s Europe. Yet, polls like Rasmussen Reports’ 2025 survey show 62% of Americans favor stricter immigration enforcement, revealing a disconnect between the Democrat elite and the broader electorate. By framing dissent as fascism, the party not only alienates moderates but ensures its base adheres to a rigid orthodoxy, where open borders are non-negotiable and America’s right to self-preservation is a sin.