You're having trouble because you don't appear to be able to distinguish the difference between America, and the people currently in governance over it.
The government isn't America.
I'm encouraged that you are able to see the glaringly obvious abuse of power currently attempting to thwart the will of the people. It is treason in it's purest form, yet those responsible are the ones with their hands on the levers of power. It is the classic conundrum: Who will watch the watchers?