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Live Free TV
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Hosted by Allen West, Live Free TV is a project of the American Constitutional Rights Union Action Fund, dedicated to protecting our constitutional rights, liberties, and freedoms. For more, see theacru.org. #LiveFreeTV #ACRU
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There's Nothing Happy About Memorial Day | Allen West Honors Those Who Gave the Last Full Measure
2w ago00:18:47Tap to summarize"There's nothing happy about this day." That's what Lt. Col. Allen West tells the people who wish him a Happy Memorial Day. Because Memorial Day isn't a kickoff to summer. It's not about pools, hot dogs, or NBA playoffs. It's about the men and women who never came home. In this episode of Live Free TV, Colonel West cuts through the commercialization and brings you back to what this weekend actually means. He walks you onto the hallowed ground of Lexington Green, April 19, 1775, where 77 Sons of Liberty faced down a British regiment of nearly 1,000. He reads the names of the first eight Americans who fell there, men with wives, children under five, brothers fighting beside them, and tells their stories one by one. He takes you inside Fort McHenry as the British bombarded Baltimore Harbor, where soldiers gave their lives so Francis Scott Key could write the words that became our national anthem. He honors his own father, Cpl. Herman West Sr., and his father-in-law, Master Sgt. Ronald Keith Graham, two combat tours in Vietnam. And he closes with Lincoln. Two minutes. Ten sentences. 272 words at Gettysburg that say everything Memorial Day was ever meant to say. This is a call to remember. Take your kids to a national cemetery this weekend. Walk the gardens of stone. Read the names on those simple marble headstones. Tell your children, your grandchildren, your nieces and nephews who made the steak on the grill and the freedom in the air possible. Because somewhere in America this weekend, there's an empty chair that will never be filled.
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Three Branches of Government vs. Three Branches of Rule | Allen West on the Supreme Court, Voting Rights, and Civics 101
2w ago00:20:58Tap to summarizeLt. Col. Allen West breaks down the Supreme Court's 6-3 ruling in Louisiana v. Callais, the case that gutted Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, and explains why the left is in full meltdown over it. In this episode of Live Free TV, Colonel West walks through: Why James Carville and the left are suddenly calling the Supreme Court "illegitimate" The three branches of government vs. the left's three branches of rule (media, academia, courts) A Civics 101 refresher on Article 1, Article 2, and Article 3 The real history of the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments, and which party fought against them The Civil Rights Act of 1964, Senate Democrats' record-setting filibuster, and Everett Dirksen How majority-minority districts became 21st century economic plantations The collapse of the traditional Black family from 75% intact in 1961 to 24% today Why representation should be based on the content of character, not the color of skin What the Founding Fathers actually meant by citizen legislators, not a ruling political class A clear-eyed, history-rich case for the rule of law over the rule of the left. Join us: theacru.org supportanddefend.org Study the Declaration. Study the Constitution. Read the Federalist Papers. It's a republic if you can keep it. Steadfast and Loyal. #AllenWest #SupremeCourt #VotingRightsAct #Constitution #Civics #ACRU #LiveFreeTV #LouisianaVCallais
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The Left's Authoritarian Playbook: Virginia's Voter Suppression and the 135-Day Joke
Apr 2800:14:43Tap to summarizeLt. Col. Allen West, Executive Director of the American Constitutional Rights Union, breaks down the left's most dangerous tactic: accusing everyone else of what they're actually doing. In this episode of Live Free TV, West takes on: The Marxist left's projection problem, from Antifa's masked attacks to the SPLC's manufactured hate Virginia's blatant redistricting power grab under Governor Abigail Spanberger, going from 6-5 to 10-1 against 48% of voters who said no The National Popular Vote Interstate Compact (NPVIC) and how 17 states plus DC are quietly gutting the Electoral College Why Hakeem Jeffries wants ICE banned from polling locations, and what that tells you about who they want voting The disgraceful 135-day sentence handed to 19-year-old illegal immigrant Israel Ortiz for groping nine high school girls in Fairfax County, including a 13-year-old Why sanctuary states like Virginia are unconstitutional on their face How the 287(g) program lets sheriffs and ICE work together to keep communities safe The truth about America as a constitutional republic, not a democracy, and why the left needs you to forget the difference This isn't about political parties. It's about a philosophy of governance rooted in the rule of law, individual rights, and the Constitution. Get informed. Get educated. Get activated. Visit theacru.org to learn more about the American Constitutional Rights Union and the Committee to Support and Defend (CSD), building the nation's largest constitutional conservative veterans network. theacru.org supportanddefend.org/join Steadfast and loyal. #AllenWest #ACRU #Constitution #LiveFreeTV #Virginia #VoterIntegrity #287g #NPVIC #ConstitutionalRepublic
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7,000 Violent Illegal Aliens, One Sheriff, and a State Trying to Silence Him | Live Free TV
Apr 1400:28:35Tap to summarizeLt. Col. Allen West sits down with Sheriff Keith Swank of Pierce County, Washington, the former Seattle SWAT commander who helped clear the CHAZ/CHOP autonomous zone in 2020. Now serving as the first outsider ever elected sheriff in Pierce County's 172-year history, Swank pulls back the curtain on what one-party rule looks like from inside the badge. In this episode of Live Free TV, Sheriff Swank breaks down: The 7,000 violent illegal aliens living in Pierce County, and the state law that blocks his deputies from working with ICE Washington's "Keep Washington Working Act" and how the attorney general personally targets officers who cooperate with federal agencies Senate Bill 5974, the new law letting the state decertify and remove sheriffs over social media posts Why he's legally forbidden from hiring his own attorney, even at his own expense The threats against his life and why he refuses to back down What it was like commanding SWAT the morning they finally retook CHAZ This is a firsthand account of constitutional law enforcement under siege, and a warning about what happens when ideology replaces the rule of law. Follow Sheriff Swank on X: @Swank4America Learn more about ACRU and the fight to defend constitutional sheriffs: https://theacru.org Check out the Committee to Support and Defend (CSD), building the largest constitutional conservative veterans organization in the country. https://SupportAndDefend.org If this story matters to you, hit like, subscribe, and share. The fight for Pierce County is the fight for every county in America. #LiveFreeTV #AllenWest #SheriffSwank #ACRU #Constitution #LawEnforcement #Washington
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Sheriff DEFIES Minnesota AG – Partners with ICE to Enforce the Law
Apr 300:27:38Tap to summarizeSheriff Kyle Burton of Mille Lacs County, Minnesota joins Lt. Col. Allen West to talk about what happened when he signed a 287(g) task force agreement with ICE — and Attorney General Keith Ellison tried to shut it down. Sheriff Burton ignored the AG's ultimatum, kept working with federal agents, and has assisted in 10 apprehensions with zero use-of-force incidents. He breaks down the real obstacles Minnesota law enforcement faces from state leadership, the ACLU harassment campaign, and why the lack of local cooperation in Minneapolis made Metro Surge messier than it needed to be. Plus, his blunt message to protestors who think they can "fix problems in the street." 🔔 Subscribe to this channel for more Live Free TV About ACRU Live Free TV: The American Constitutional Rights Union (ACRU) produces Live Free TV to spotlight the constitutional law enforcement officers, elected officials, and citizens standing up for the rule of law. Lt. Col. Allen West, ACRU Executive Director, hosts conversations on the issues that matter — from border security and election integrity to Second Amendment rights. 👉 Learn more at theacru.org 👉 Support sheriffs like Burton through the ACRU Defender Initiative #287g #Immigration #SheriffBurton #MilleLacs #Minnesota #ICE #AllenWest #ACRU #LiveFreeTV #LawEnforcement #ConstitutionalRights #BorderSecurity
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March Madness, the Ultimate Bracket Buster, and Why Your Rights Are on the Line | Allen West
Mar 2800:17:41Tap to summarizeLt. Col. Allen West checks in from Santa Barbara, California, where he's speaking to young conservatives at the Young Americas Foundation. In this episode, he draws a connection between March Madness and America's founding story — the ultimate underdog bracket buster — before turning to the serious threats facing American citizens today. West addresses the killing of 18-year-old Sheridan Gorman in Chicago by a criminal illegal immigrant who was apprehended at the border in 2023 and released, the case of Rachel Morin in Maryland, and the troubling pattern of elected officials prioritizing ideological agendas over the rule of law and public safety. He breaks down Article IV, Section 4 of the Constitution, federal immigration statutes, and why sanctuary city policies enable these tragedies. He also covers Second Amendment attacks in Virginia and the killing of retired Lt. Col. Brandon Shaw at Old Dominion University, asking a simple question: Who is actually looking out for your safety and your constitutional rights? As America celebrates its 250th year, West challenges viewers to think about what America at 300 will look like and what we do about it now. Join the Committee to Support and Defend: https://supportanddefend.org/join #ACRU #AllenWest #ConstitutionalRights #America250 #SecondAmendment #BorderSecurity #RuleOfLaw
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Sheriffs Fight Back: How Blue States Are Blocking Law Enforcement from Protecting You
Mar 900:27:55Tap to summarizeLieutenant Colonel Allen West sits down with Sheriff Michael Brockett of Curry County, New Mexico, and Sheriff Jason Mikesell of Teller County, Colorado, to discuss the growing conflict between state governments and local law enforcement over immigration enforcement. Sheriff Brockett describes how New Mexico's Attorney General put sheriffs on notice not to participate in the 287(g) program, even as bail reform sends offenders back onto the streets before paperwork is processed. Sheriff Mikesell details an eight-year battle with the ACLU and Colorado's progressive legislature, including a state-created fund that uses fines against officers to finance further lawsuits against law enforcement. The conversation covers how Colorado went from one of the lowest crime rates to one of the highest, the explosion of cartel activity after states blocked cooperation with ICE, and the constitutional implications when states refuse to follow federal law while demanding counties follow state law. Guest Information: Sheriff Michael Brockett, Curry County, New Mexico — Follow on Facebook: Curry County Sheriff's Office Sheriff Jason Mikesell, Teller County, Colorado — Campaign website: mikesell4gov.com Presented by the American Constitutional Rights Union (ACRU) and the Committee to Support and Defend. #LiveFreeTV #287G #SanctuaryState #SheriffsBattleBack #ACRU #CommitteeToSupportAndDefend #LawEnforcement #Immigration #ConstitutionalRights
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Maryland Sheriffs Fight Back: The Law They Don't Want You to Know About
Feb 1900:32:07Tap to summarizeTwo veteran Maryland sheriffs with a combined 75+ years of law enforcement experience join Lt. Col. Allen West on Live Free TV to expose what's really happening in Annapolis — and why it matters for every county in America. Sheriff Scott Adams (Cecil County) and Sheriff Mike Lewis (Wicomico County) break down Maryland's Senate Bill 245 and the newly dropped Senate Bill 791 — legislation designed to dismantle the 287G program, cut off cooperation between local law enforcement and ICE, and even give illegal aliens the right to civilly sue sheriffs and detention staff. Before they even testified, lawmakers told them: "This bill is gonna pass. We want you to know that." They testified anyway. And they're not done fighting. In this episode, you'll learn: 🔹 What the 287G program actually does (and the 3 models most people don't know about) 🔹 How SB 245 and SB 791 will force ICE out of jails and into your neighborhoods 🔹 The real-world consequences — including the murder of 19-year-old Dakar Thompson 🔹 Why Maryland's attorney general is warning sheriffs about "consequences" for cooperating with federal law enforcement 🔹 What these sheriffs plan to do next — regardless of what the legislature says "What's in your backyard today will be in your front yard tomorrow." — Sheriff Mike Lewis 📌 TAKE ACTION: Contact your local and state legislators. Find out if your county has a 287G agreement. If it doesn't, ask why. If it does, fight to protect it. 🔗 Learn more about the ACRU and the Defender Initiative: https://www.theacru.org — Live Free TV is a production of the American Constitutional Rights Union (ACRU) and the ACRU Action Fund, hosted by Lt. Col. Allen West. 📢 SUBSCRIBE for more episodes standing up for constitutional rights, law enforcement, and the rule of law. #287G #MarylandSheriffs #SB245 #ICE #Immigration #LiveFreeTV #AllenWest #SheriffAdams #SheriffLewis #ConstitutionalRights #LawEnforcement #BorderSecurity #ACRU
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When Cities Defy Federal Law: Minneapolis, ICE, and the Supremacy Clause
Jan 3000:15:54Tap to summarizeIs Minneapolis a “sanctuary city” — or a city in open defiance of federal law? In this episode of Live Free TV, Lt. Col. Allen West breaks down the escalating crisis in Minneapolis, where city and state officials are refusing to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement. This isn’t an emotional debate. It’s a constitutional one. Allen West explains: - What the Supremacy Clause actually requires of states and cities - Why refusing to enforce or cooperate with federal law isn’t an option - How coordinated, well-funded anti-ICE networks are operating like a counterinsurgency - Why organized efforts to track, obstruct, and impede federal officers may meet the standard for federal felony charges, and even RICO statutes - How “sanctuary” policies collide with both federal law and state criminal codes - Why this moment echoes constitutional failures we’ve seen before, and why it matters now From SALUTE-style tracking of federal agents to threats against local sheriffs who cooperate with ICE, this episode lays out the legal framework behind what’s happening and why the stakes go far beyond Minneapolis. The bottom line is simple: a constitutional republic cannot survive if laws are optional. Learn more about the American Constitutional Rights Union at theacru.org Stay tuned for another episode of Live Free TV — because living free requires living under the law.
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No One Is Above the Law: The Constitution, ICE, and America’s Breaking Point | Live Free TV
Jan 1900:22:27Tap to summarizeIn the first Live Free TV broadcast of 2026, Allen West, Executive Director of the American Constitutional Rights Union, delivers a direct constitutional warning at a pivotal moment in American history. As the nation approaches the 250th anniversary of independence, Lt. Col. West examines what happens when elected officials openly defy the Constitution, undermine federal law enforcement, and refuse to protect their states from invasion as required under Article IV, Section 4 of the U.S. Constitution. This episode breaks down: •Why the United States is a republic, not a democracy •What the Constitution actually says about federal authority and state responsibility •Why ICE exists and the laws it is sworn to enforce •How sanctuary states and cities violate both federal statute and the Supremacy Clause •The dangerous consequences of encouraging resistance to lawful enforcement From Minneapolis to Texas, from Congress to statehouses, Lt. Col. West argues that no one—governors, mayors, members of Congress, or judges—is above the law. When ideology replaces the rule of law, the republic itself is at risk. This episode is not about politics. It is about the Constitution, sovereignty, and whether Americans are willing to defend the system that has preserved liberty for 250 years. 📺 Live Free TV is produced by ACRU to educate, equip, and encourage Americans who believe the Constitution still matters. 🔔 Subscribe for weekly constitutional analysis 🌐 Learn more at acru.org
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