During an interview on ‘The Ingraham Angle,’ Tom Homan, the former U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) chief and current border czar under the Trump administration, detailed the administration’s strategy to combat sanctuary cities. Homan explained that the administration seeks to hold jurisdictions accountable for their refusal to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement. He outlined plans to withhold federal funds from cities that do not assist in immigration enforcement, a move intended to pressure local governments into compliance.
Homan emphasized that the Trump administration’s focus is on ensuring that local authorities do not provide sanctuary to undocumented immigrants. He stated that the policy aims to strengthen federal control over immigration enforcement by leveraging financial incentives and penalties. The administration plans to enhance coordination between federal and local agencies to improve the efficiency of immigration operations. Homan also highlighted the need for increased border security and the enforcement of existing immigration laws.