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local1 day ago•4 min saved

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.

via KING5.com|

#cbp #local #sanctuary-cities

business2 days ago•2 min saved

Trump weighs halting immigration checks at sanctuary-city airports ahead of World Cup

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.

via CNBC|

#airlines #airports #business

politics2 days ago•2 min saved

Mullin Threatens to Pull Federals from Sanctuary-City Airports, Endangering LAX International Flights

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin says he is drawing up plans to pull federal customs officers from airports in sanctuary cities, a move that could disrupt international travel through Los Angeles International Airport and other hubs; LA Mayor Karen Bass dismisses the likelihood, while travel groups warn of devastating consequences ahead of events like the World Cup.

via ABC7 Los Angeles|

#customs-officers #international-travel #lax

politics3 days ago•2 min saved

Trump Admin Considers Halting International Flight Processing in Sanctuary Cities

The Trump administration says it is drawing up plans to stop processing international flights in sanctuary cities that limit local cooperation with ICE, in response to protests and clashes at Newark’s Delaney Hall ICE detention center as hunger strikes continue and Democratic critics push back.

via The Guardian|

#ice #immigration #politics

business7 days ago•14 min saved

Travel Industry Alarm Over Plan to Withhold Customs at Sanctuary Airports

The Trump administration, led by Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, reiterated its threat to withhold customs processing at sanctuary-city airports, a move travel-industry groups say would disrupt flights, hurt tourism and jeopardize jobs, and it drew swift condemnation from airlines and other industry players.

via AP News|

#airlines #airports #business

politics2 months ago•6 min saved

Pritzker Rejects Trump’s Politicization of Loyola Murder

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker pushed back on Donald Trump’s claim that the Loyola University Chicago murder case is a political weapon, saying Trump is politicizing the killing of Loyola freshman Sheridan Gorman by Venezuelan migrant José Medina-Medina. The incident has spotlighted sanctuary policies (TRUST Act) and the Laken Riley Act, with Medina-Medina charged with murder and related counts as Pritzker’s office offered condolences and called for accountability while immigration policy and state-federal cooperation remain a flashpoint.

via Fox News|

#crime #immigration #jb-pritzker

politics3 months ago•4 min saved

Trump administration blasts NYC sanctuary order, vows funding pressure

The Trump administration condemned New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s executive order reaffirming sanctuary protections, arguing it would make the city less safe as Trump has threatened to cut federal funding for sanctuary jurisdictions unless protections are rolled back by a Feb. 1 deadline. Mamdani’s order directs agencies to comply with sanctuary laws and train staff but does not create new restrictions, and DHS criticized the move as unsafe. The funding-cut deadline passed without immediate action, amid broader Democratic pushback against immigration enforcement measures following protests in Minneapolis.

via Politico|

#department-of-homeland-security #donald-trump #immigration-policy

politics3 months ago•5 min saved

DHS Funding in Limbo as ICE Reform Talks Stall and Shutdown Looms

With DHS funding due Feb. 13, Democrats demand reforms to ICE and Border Patrol (e.g., unmasked operations, warrants, respect for sensitive locations) before approving funds, while Republicans resist and float a stopgap or tying in measures like the SAVE Act; absent a deal, DHS would shut down with only essential functions continuing, highlighting a high-stakes partisan fight and potential White House involvement.

via NBC News|

#congress-negotiations #dhs-funding #government-shutdown

politics3 months ago•9 min saved

Graham pivots to hard-line immigration role as DHS funding showdown looms

Sen. Lindsey Graham has re-emerged at the center of the immigration debate, pushing for a crackdown on sanctuary cities and using his leverage over DHS funding to force floor votes, while courting Trump and signaling a MAGA-aligned pivot ahead of his reelection.

via Politico|

#dhs-funding #immigration #lindsey-graham

politics3 months ago•20 min saved

Democrats push for stricter oversight of immigration agents as DHS funding looms

Senate Democrats plan to attach funding conditions for the Department of Homeland Security that would curb immigration enforcement, including requiring judicial warrants, visible identification, and body-worn cameras for agents, while Republicans resist and push for sanctuary-city limits; with a Feb. 14 funding deadline, lawmakers are racing to reach a deal."

via The New York Times|

#body-cameras #homeland-security #immigration

politics3 months ago•3 min saved

DHS Funding in Limbo as Congress Scrambles to Avert Shutdown

With the Feb. 13 funding deadline for DHS approaching, lawmakers are racing to finalize a bipartisan package as talks stall; Republicans push for tougher immigration enforcement and sanctuary-city crackdowns, while Democrats resist new restrictions and warn against extensions, leaving the door open to another short-term CR or even a full-year funding plan if negotiations fail.

via Politico|

#dhs-funding #government-shutdown #ice

law-and-justice3 months ago•14 min saved

ICE in Minneapolis Tests Federalism’s Limits

Garrett Epps argues that Trump’s Minneapolis ICE crackdown runs into established anti-commandeering doctrine and the Constitution: federal officials cannot coerce states or localities to enforce federal immigration policy, and funding threats cannot legally force compliance. Courts have largely blocked such coercion, framing it as an overreach of federal power, while the administration pursues aggressive enforcement and protests around ICE actions. The dispute foregrounds a broader federalism debate over immigration policy and civil liberties, with the Supreme Court likely to weigh in eventually.

via Washington Monthly|

#anti-commandeering #constitutional-law #federalism

politics4 months ago•7 min saved

Trump urges Congress to end sanctuary cities as ICE confrontations escalate

President Donald Trump called on Congress to pass legislation ending sanctuary jurisdiction policies and to compel Democratic leaders to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement, tying the push to ongoing ICE operations and a fatal shooting in Minneapolis; Sen. Lindsey Graham pledged to introduce a bill to end sanctuary policies, while Minnesota officials resisted federal cooperation amid a nationwide crackdown.

via Politico|

#congress #immigration-policy #minnesota

politics4 months ago•325 min saved

Trump admin launches data-driven audit of federal funding to Democratic-led states

The Trump administration ordered a broad, data-driven review of federal funds going to 14 Democratic-led states (plus DC), requesting detailed spending data for 2025–2027 to identify waste and potential fraud rather than withholding funds. Led by OMB Director Russel Vought, the inquiry expands an ongoing effort sparked by Minnesota fraud allegations and aims to map spending across grants, loans, contracts, and other awards, including those to colleges, localities, and nonprofits. The move follows prior actions targeting sanctuary cities and comes as the administration tightens scrutiny of blue-state spending, with agencies given a near-term deadline to report the data.

via CNN|

#federal-budget #federal-funding #minnesota

politics-and-policy4 months ago•3 min saved

Vance’s Minnesota swing signals unwavering ICE backing

Vice President Vance visits Minnesota to publicly back ICE, planning a roundtable with community leaders, an interview with Newsmax, and a press conference with ICE agents to criticize sanctuary-city policies and underscore enforcement. The trip frames the administration’s stance on immigration raids amid protests and controversy over a fatal shooting, while the White House also emphasizes fraud-prosecution efforts as DOJ probes Minnesota officials and local authorities.

via Axios|

#ice #immigration-enforcement #minnesota