Tom Homan Issues Warning on Border Security and Protests

Border Security and Enforcement

• ⚠️ Tom Homan emphasizes that secure borders save lives, citing historical records of deaths during illegal crossings and from fentanyl.
• ⚖️ He asserts the U.S. has the right to secure its borders, comparing it to a Catholic Church facility's security measures.
• 🚨 The message sent to the world should be that illegal border crossing is a crime and will be prosecuted, not met with leniency.

Protests at ICE Facilities

• 📣 Protesters have the right to protest, but crossing the line and assaulting law enforcement officers will lead to arrest.
• 📊 Homan refutes media claims that most individuals in ICE detention are not criminals, stating that over half are criminals, with 64-70% arrested for crimes.
• 🚨 He highlights that many individuals without criminal histories are national security threats, including gang members and fugitives.

Sanctuary Cities and Public Safety

• 🏘️ Sanctuary cities are criticized for releasing individuals into the community instead of handing them over to ICE, leading to further arrests.
• 🚫 The administration will not send the message that entering the country illegally is acceptable as long as no further crimes are committed.
• 🛡️ Stronger borders are linked to enhanced national security, providing better control over who and what enters the country.

Immigration Policy and International Relations

• 🛂 Homan states that discussions are ongoing with Congress regarding immigration policies, including refugee targets.
• 🇻🇪 He declines to comment on Nicolas Maduro's political future or the bounty on his head, but notes Maduro is not a friend of the U.S.
• 💥 The designation of drug cartels and groups like MS-13 as terrorist organizations is praised as a necessary step to hold them accountable for the harm they cause.