The Structural Parallel
| Aspect | Little Rock (1957) | Portland (2020s) |
|---|---|---|
| Core issue | Federal enforcement of integration | Federal enforcement of immigration |
| Federal side | Republican President Eisenhower | Republican President Trump |
| Local/state side | Democratic Governor Faubus | Democratic Governor and Mayor |
| Local stance | Resisting federal law | Resisting federal law |
| Moral framing | “Local control” vs. “federal overreach” | “Local control” vs. “federal overreach” |
| Outcome | Federal troops enforce desegregation | GUESS WHAT HAPPENS NEXT |

