Tom Homan has unveiled a bold strategy to enforce immigration in sanctuary cities, aiming to circumvent local opposition and enhance federal operations.
At a Glance
- Tom Homan plans to double ICE agents in Los Angeles for deportations.
- Los Angeles opposes Trump’s plans, supporting a sanctuary ordinance.
- Homan asserts federal law supersedes local laws and criticizes sanctuary city policies.
- By outsourcing administrative duties, Homan aims to free up officers for enforcement.
Homan’s Framework for Immigration in Los Angeles
Appointed by Donald Trump as the new “border czar,” Tom Homan plans to double the number of ICE officers in Los Angeles to undertake mass deportations.
Sanctuary cities like Los Angeles oppose these aggressive immigration tactics, spearheaded by local officials such as Mayor Karen Bass, who backs a sanctuary ordinance designed to thwart federal interventions. Nevertheless, Homan remains steadfast, emphasizing that federal law overrides state and local jurisdictions when it comes to immigration matters.
Federal officers, according to Homan, will sidestep the city’s sanctuary stipulations to execute their federal mandates.
“Federal law trumps state and local law every time, so if you’re not gonna help, get the hell out of the way. We’re coming, we’re doing it, and they’re not going to stop us,” Homan said.
His comments underscore the tension between federal and local authorities as debates over resource allocation persist.
He’s already a better border czar than Harris, and he’s not even in office yet.
Challenges in New York City’s Sanctuary Policy
Homan has also set his sights on New York City, where he has warned officials about increasing ICE presence should the city continue its non-cooperation stance with federal immigration authorities.
He criticized New York City’s policies, pointing out that they often protect criminals at the expense of public safety. Prevailing statutes in NYC, established during former Mayor Bill de Blasio’s administration, restrict information sharing about undocumented immigrants with federal authorities.
“If we can’t get assistance from New York City, we may have to double the number of agents we send,” Homan asserted. “We’re going to do the job with you or without you.”
“You didn’t pay for just a border wall, you paid for a border wall system” ~Rodney Scott, Chief – Retired, US Border Patrol pic.twitter.com/4lzzymHqMa
— Tom Homan (@RealTomHoman) October 11, 2024
Homan’s strategy is clear: he’ll enforce the law. And it’s about time.
