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Judging by the link in the OP, the concern is the possibility of ICE or other federal agents breaking in. It's not the same as dealing with a random intruder. About the best you can hope for is to slow them down, maybe giving you time to get away or for legal assistance and the media to arrive.
Given that, I'd concentrate on making the house more sturdy: steel framed doors, steel rolling garage door, properly installed security bars/screens on windows and so forth. And maybe start with a solid masonry house.
Probably not realistic for most people, but then a few years ago I wouldn't have considered the risk realistic either, and here we are.
Best case, my house gets a little more secure and nothing happens.
Worst case, we get time to bug out. I think its a 1/100 chance. But as the family has survived fires, water going out for weeks, electricity down for a while, etc...its better to be prepared just in case.
I honestly didnt want to make this post too political, but it could be a valid concern with people just up and pulling people out of homes and individuals advocating removing citizenship in certain circumstances.
Be wary of bugging out if they are at your door. If they were well trained they'd have people watching back doors and sides. Granted these buffoons aren't exactly knocking on Mensa's door, but still.
Thanks ill keep it in mind.
Make it so they won't want to enter. If it smells incredibly unpleasant for example. Bonus points if some strange liquid is dripping near the front door.
Make it incredibly unpleasant to be around.
If ICE comes, I have no plans to escape alive. Take that as you will.