Trump weighs halting immigration checks at sanctuary-city airports ahead of World Cup
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Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin floated withdrawing CBP immigration processing at international arrivals in sanctuary-city airports. Airlines, hotel groups, and travel associations warn such a move would be devastating for travel and cargo, especially with the World Cup drawing millions of visitors. The administration says plans are being drawn but nothing is in place yet, and industry groups fear significant disruption to carriers and destinations that rely on international visitation.
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