Travel industry worries after Trump administration reiterates threat to sanctuary city airports
Summary
The travel industry is concerned after Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said the government might remove Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers from airports in sanctuary cities. This move could affect international flights. Several travel groups and government officials have expressed opposition to this idea.Key Facts
- Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin threatened to pull CBP officers from airports in sanctuary cities.
- Sanctuary cities are places that limit cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.
- Removing CBP officers could disrupt international travel at these airports.
- The U.S. Travel Association raised concerns about this plan to the administration.
- Major airlines and the travel group spoke out against the threat.
- Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the idea does not make sense.
- The issue occurred during discussions with the Trump administration about travel policies.
- This threat comes amid other travel-related proposals by the Trump administration.
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