Tom Homan on ICE Enforcement, Sanctuary Cities, and NYC Mayor's Silence

ICE Enforcement and Sanctuary Cities

• 🎯 Tom Homan criticizes sanctuary cities and states for releasing public safety threats, including criminal illegal aliens, onto the streets.
• ⚠️ He states that ICE is in Minnesota to arrest these individuals, but is hindered by local authorities who refuse to cooperate with detainers and allow access to jails.
• ⚖️ Homan argues that ICE is simply enforcing laws enacted by Congress, not creating new policies, and questions the silence of critics during previous administrations' perceived failures.

Lawsuits Against Federal Immigration Enforcement

• 🏛️ Mayors and governors, such as those in Minneapolis and Illinois, are filing lawsuits against the federal government, claiming unconstitutional conduct and abuses of power.
• 🗣️ Homan counters that these lawsuits stem from a refusal to enforce existing immigration laws, highlighting issues like child smuggling and fentanyl overdoses that occurred previously.
• 📈 He notes a significant increase in assaults, vehicular attacks, and death threats against DHS personnel, emphasizing the challenging environment ICE agents operate in.

ICE Agent Hiring and Training

• 🚀 ICE is on track to reach its goal of 15,000 agents by the end of February, with many new hires being prior law enforcement or retired ICE agents with significant experience.
• 🎓 Homan asserts that the training provided at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center is adequate for the agents.

Cooperation with New York City

• 🚫 Homan confirms that the new Mayor of New York City is not working with ICE and has made it clear he will not cooperate.
• 🤝 He contrasts this with a previous agreement with Mayor Adams that allowed ICE access to Rikers Island, which was later shut down by the City Council.
• 🚨 Homan emphasizes that cooperation is needed to remove national security and public safety threats, which would ultimately make New York City safer.