sanctuary cities
Coverage of sanctuary cities in the Nexus archive.
- Missouri senator warns Dem immigration policies threaten Western civilization after scoring ICE funding win
A Missouri senator criticized Democratic immigration policies as a threat to Western civilization, highlighting a provision in a funding package that allocates $350 million for ICE to arrest criminal illegal immigrants after their release from state or local custody. The senator argued that sanctuary jurisdictions refuse to cooperate with federal officials, leading to the release of violent criminals into communities.
- Missouri senator warns Dem immigration policies threaten Western civilization after scoring ICE funding win
A Republican senator highlighted a provision in the House-passed funding package allocating $350 million for ICE to arrest criminal illegal immigrants after their release from state or local custody. The senator criticized Democratic immigration policies as politically motivated and warned they threaten Western civilization by failing to deport criminal aliens.
- GOP senators rally around new DHS proposal targeting sanctuary cities: 'Should pay a price'
Republican senators expressed support for a Homeland Security proposal to withdraw Customs and Border Protection officers from airports in jurisdictions that limit cooperation with federal immigration authorities. The plan faces opposition from Democrats and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, who warn it would disrupt international travel and harm the economy.
- GOP senators rally around new DHS proposal targeting sanctuary cities: 'Should pay a price'
Republican senators expressed support for a Homeland Security proposal to withdraw Customs and Border Protection officers from airports in jurisdictions refusing to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement. The plan, criticized by Democrats and transportation officials, could disrupt international travel and faces mixed reactions from some GOP senators seeking more details.
- US Senate panel pans DHS plan to stop customs processing at blue-city airports
The U.S. Senate Appropriations Homeland Security panel criticized Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin's plan to suspend international flight arrivals at airports in cities deemed uncooperative with federal immigration enforcement. Mullin defended the strategy as constitutional, while Democratic senators argued it would cause legal and economic chaos.
- US Senate panel pans DHS plan to stop customs processing at blue-city airports
The U.S. Senate Appropriations Homeland Security panel criticized Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin's plan to halt customs processing at airports in cities that do not cooperate with federal immigration enforcement. Mullin defended the proposal, calling it constitutional, while Democratic senators argued it would cause legal and economic harm. The debate highlighted tensions over immigration policy and federal agency authority.
- US Senate panel pans DHS plan to stop customs processing at blue-city airports
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin defended plans to suspend international flights to cities governed by Democrats, claiming it aligns with Congress's mandate, while Democratic senators criticized the proposal as illegal and economically damaging. The Senate panel questioned Mullin's refusal to confirm compliance with court orders, with lawmakers warning the policy could destabilize airspace and harm both blue and red states.
- US Senate panel pans DHS plan to stop customs processing at blue-city airports
The U.S. Senate Appropriations Homeland Security panel criticized Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin's plan to suspend customs processing at airports in cities deemed non-cooperative with federal immigration enforcement. Mullin defended the proposal, while Democratic senators argued it would cause legal and economic chaos. The plan involves removing customs officers from airports in cities that do not align with federal immigration priorities.
- Democrats hammer DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin in a heated Senate hearing
Democrats criticized Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin during a Senate hearing for threatening to withdraw CBP officers from airports in sanctuary cities and for spending practices. Mullin defended himself against accusations, calling the criticisms 'outlandish' and 'flat wrong' as the Senate debates funding for immigration enforcement agencies.
- Democrats press Mullin on border officer pullback threat at airports
Democrats criticized Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin during a Senate hearing over threats to withdraw border officers from airports in sanctuary cities, calling the plan 'insane' and warning of economic consequences. Mullin defended his actions, calling the criticism 'outlandish,' as the Senate debates funding for immigration enforcement agencies.
- DHS threatens to stop international flight processing at airports in 'sanctuary' cities
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has threatened to halt international flight processing at airports in 'sanctuary' cities. An immigration protest in New Jersey could lead to the cancellation of international flights at seven major U.S. airports.
- Airlines, hotels warn against Trump admin threat to international flights to 'sanctuary cities'
The Trump administration is considering pulling international flight processing in 'sanctuary cities,' according to Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin. Airlines and hotels have warned against this potential policy change.
- Trump administration ‘drawing up plans’ to stop processing international flights in sanctuary cities
The Trump administration, led by Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, is planning to halt processing international flights in major cities as a response to protests against immigration enforcement at an ICE detention center in New Jersey. The move targets sanctuary cities and follows clashes at the facility.
- Trump administration ‘drawing up plans’ to stop processing international flights in sanctuary cities
The Trump administration, led by Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, is considering halting international flight processing in U.S. cities as a response to protests at an ICE detention center in New Jersey. The move aims to pressure sanctuary cities over immigration enforcement disputes.
- Mullin ‘drawing up plans’ to halt international flight processing in ‘sanctuary cities’
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin announced plans to stop processing international flights in 'sanctuary cities,' citing protests at a New Jersey immigration detention center as justification. The decision follows incidents at Delaney Hall in Newark, where Senator Andy Kim was pepper sprayed during protests.
- US planning to halt immigration at 'sanctuary city' airports
The Trump administration plans to restrict immigration at airports in 'sanctuary cities' located in Democrat-run states that have resisted its immigration enforcement efforts. The policy change coincides with the arrival of millions of foreign tourists for the FIFA World Cup in June.
- Transportation boss Sean Duffy, airlines bristle at DHS chief Mullin’s pitch to pause processing at ‘sanctuary city’ airports
DHS chief Mullin has proposed pausing immigration processing at airports in sanctuary cities, a proposal that has drawn pushback from Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and airlines. This reflects President Trump's broader conflict with sanctuary jurisdictions over immigration enforcement cooperation and his threats to withhold federal funding.
- Homeland Security’s Plan to Squeeze International Flights
DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin is pursuing a plan to reduce federal screening staffing at major U.S. airports in sanctuary cities that limit ICE cooperation, potentially causing flight cancellations and economic disruption. The proposal targets airports in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, and other major cities as leverage to force compliance with immigration enforcement. Travel industry executives have warned the administration that such a move would be devastating and logistically unfeasible.
- Graham, Blackburn bill offers cash incentives to blue states that partner with ICE
Senators Lindsey Graham and Marsha Blackburn plan to introduce the 287(g) Expansion Act, offering federal grants to incentivize blue states and sanctuary cities to cooperate with ICE. The bill aims to expand ICE agreements with local law enforcement through funding for personnel, equipment, and training, targeting jurisdictions that currently resist federal immigration enforcement.
- Graham, Blackburn bill offers cash incentives to blue states that partner with ICE
Sens. Lindsey Graham and Marsha Blackburn plan to introduce the 287(g) Expansion Act, offering federal funding incentives to blue states and sanctuary cities that cooperate with ICE. The bill aims to expand ICE agreements with local law enforcement by boosting grants for jurisdictions that participate, while pressuring non-participating areas to comply with federal immigration enforcement.
- Mullin weighs using airport customs as leverage against sanctuary cities
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin proposed using airport customs processing as leverage against sanctuary cities to pressure them on immigration enforcement. The plan could disrupt commerce and tax bases in cities like New York and Philadelphia, which host major international airports.