Ben Ferguson Tells Friend’s Wife ‘You Broke the Law’ for Living in U.S. Illegally on CNN
His remarks underscore his demand for personal accountability in debates over expanding ICE arrests
Overview
- During a June 19 CNN NewsNight panel on ICE’s mass arrests, Ferguson revealed he reprimanded his best friend’s wife for residing in the U.S. without legal status
- Ferguson said he told her she must face consequences for breaking immigration laws and invoked advice his father gave him about personal responsibility
- He clarified that he did not report her to ICE and noted she was already engaged in legal proceedings over her status
- The exchange followed challenges from Van Jones and questions by host Abby Phillip seeking clarity on his stance
- Ferguson’s comments have intensified discussion about immigration policy and the role of personal beliefs in public discourse