Trump admin weighs pausing international arrivals at Seattle over sanctuary-city policies

The Trump administration is reportedly drafting plans to withdraw CBP officers from airports in sanctuary jurisdictions, including Seattle, which would halt immigration processing on arrival and could disrupt international travel during Seattle’s World Cup matches (about 750,000 visitors). Mullin has floated the idea, with Reuters noting Newark as a potential example; the move drew warnings from the U.S. Travel Association and Airlines for America about severe travel and economic impacts, while some officials argued against restricting travel for political reasons. No changes have been implemented yet.