Tom Homan, appointed “border czar” by President-elect Donald Trump, stated he and Trump are moving quickly to enhance border security and deport those in the U.S. illegally.
“We’re not waiting,” Homan said, highlighting his visits to the border, meetings with Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, the National Sheriffs’ Association, and discussions with Canadian officials. “We’re already working on plans to secure the border.”
Host David Asman raised concerns about U.S. sanctuary cities, referencing a Brooklyn case where ICE detainers were ignored after a horrific crime involving an alleged undocumented immigrant.
Homan responded, citing a recent meeting with NYC Mayor Eric Adams, who pledged cooperation on public safety threats and locating over 300,000 missing children, despite challenges from the city council. “Elected officials should prioritize removing threats to community safety,” Homan emphasized.
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Last week, Tom Homan warned that deportation sweeps will capture many illegal immigrants with no prior arrests.
In a Washington Examiner interview, Homan explained the Trump administration’s plan to arrest, detain, and deport hundreds of thousands or even millions of undocumented immigrants. He emphasized that even those whose only offense is illegal entry will be sent back, including individuals living with or related to those with arrest warrants.
“In sanctuary cities, expect collateral arrests,” Homan said. “If we can’t get the bad guys in jail, we’ll have to find them in the community, and others may be detained as well.”
The federal office enforcing U.S. immigration laws transfers illegal immigrants from local and state jails to federal custody. However, sanctuary cities and states like California, Illinois, and New York refuse to cooperate with ICE, arguing it’s not their responsibility to assist federal law enforcement.
As a result, ICE must make arrests at homes, workplaces, or other locations. President-elect Trump and Vice President-elect J.D. Vance plan to prioritize individuals with criminal records and the 1.4 million ordered deported by judges but still in the U.S.
“There are over 700,000 criminal aliens with convictions,” Homan stated.
