Trump’s border czar threatens to send ‘more ICE agents than you’ve ever seen’ to New York City
Summary
President Donald Trump’s border official, Tom Homan, said he plans to send more Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents to New York City. This increase aims to respond to a new law in New York that limits local police cooperation with federal immigration agents.Key Facts
- Tom Homan is a border official working under President Trump.
- Homan announced plans to send more ICE agents to New York City.
- The move responds to a law signed by New York Governor Kathy Hochul, which stops local police from working with ICE in jails.
- The law was passed to limit cooperation between state/local agencies and federal immigration enforcement.
- This is part of a wider effort targeting so-called “sanctuary cities” that restrict ICE cooperation.
- Millions of people are expected in the New York area soon for the NBA finals and the FIFA World Cup final held nearby.
- Immigrant rights groups warn visitors about possible legal risks like arrest or deportation under current immigration policies.
- At least 18 people have died in ICE custody this year, including two U.S. citizens killed during enforcement actions in Minneapolis.
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