Trump Admin 'Sanctuary City' CBP Shutdown Plan Gains Momentum
Summary
The Trump administration is considering a plan to remove U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers from airports in sanctuary cities. Sanctuary cities are places that limit cooperation between local law enforcement and federal immigration agents. Some Republican senators support the plan, while Democrats warn it could harm travel and the economy.Key Facts
- Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin proposed pulling CBP agents from airports in sanctuary cities.
- Sanctuary cities often prevent local police from helping federal immigration enforcement.
- The plan targets airports in cities like New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, and San Francisco.
- Without CBP officers, airports could not legally process international flights.
- Some Republican senators, including Lindsey Graham and Deb Fischer, support the idea.
- Democrats, like New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill, say removing CBP could shut down parts of airports and hurt the economy.
- Not all Republicans agree; some want more information before supporting the plan.
- The Department of Homeland Security has not given a timeline for removing agents.
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