Border czar vows mass deportations, concedes Minneapolis mistakes
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Phoenix — Tom Homan, the White House border czar, declared on Tuesday at the Border Security Expo in Phoenix that mass deportations will continue, while acknowledging that the Minneapolis enforcement effort earlier this year was imperfect and required changes. He said he has discussed improvements with Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin and mentioned coordination with departing acting ICE leadership.
This week Homan said the administration will ramp up enforcement in jurisdictions that limit cooperation, citing more than 500,000 arrests last year and roughly 1,200 daily arrests as officials aim to increase staffing by thousands. The announcement follows the January Minneapolis operation and its associated fatalities; agency leaders said operational adjustments are underway and that intensified removals are planned in the coming months.
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Timeline
- 1. Last year: federal immigration officials reported more than 500,000 arrests of undocumented immigrants.
- 2. January (this year): Minneapolis enforcement operation linked to fatal shootings by Homeland Security officers.
- 3. Earlier this year: President Trump tasked Tom Homan with winding down the Minneapolis operation.
- 4. This week (Tuesday): Homan spoke at the Border Security Expo in Phoenix and vowed mass deportations.
- 5. Next weeks/months: officials plan to add agents, acting ICE head to depart, and operations to intensify.
Why it matters
If you live in a jurisdiction that limits cooperation with federal immigration enforcement, you may see an increase in activity. This could mean more arrests and deportations in your community. Check your local laws to understand your rights and responsibilities.
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