Source: Fox News
Summary
Tom Homan, President Trump’s border czar, stated that millions more deportations are needed to bring the US back to a country of legal citizens. He expects deportation numbers to increase, particularly in sanctuary cities. Homan confirmed that the administration is hiring 10,000 more immigration enforcement agents and plans to send them to sanctuary cities. He also expressed his intention to “flood the zone” with ICE officers in New York despite Governor Kathy Hochul’s efforts to block federal operations.
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Once again, the discussion returns to a familiar question.
Tom Homan’s statements on deportation numbers and sanctuary cities follow a familiar pattern. He emphasizes the need for increased enforcement and the importance of working with local law enforcement. The hiring of 10,000 more immigration enforcement agents and the plan to send them to sanctuary cities is a predictable response to the administration’s goals. Homan’s exchange with Governor Hochul is a familiar example of the tension between federal and state authorities on immigration issues. As expected, Homan’s response to Hochul’s resistance is to assert federal authority and reiterate the administration’s commitment to deportation efforts.
Homan’s statement that “we’re going to do everything we can to arrest as many people as we can” highlights the performative aspect of his role as border czar.
Author: Evan Null
