Trump Administration Targets Sanctuary Cities After Officer Shooting | JQJO

Following a shooting of an off-duty officer in New York City allegedly by an undocumented individual with a criminal record, the Trump administration is intensifying its crackdown on sanctuary cities. Tom Homan, former ICE director, vowed to increase ICE agents in these cities to overcome the lack of cooperation from local authorities. This follows the arrest of two undocumented men. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem blamed sanctuary city policies for the officer's injuries, citing similar crime increases in other cities. Homan countered reports that most detainees are not criminals, stating a significant percentage have criminal records or final deportation orders.