DHS says US could stop processing international travelers at some airports in 'sanctuary cities' - Reuters
DHS says US could stop processing international travelers at some airports in 'sanctuary cities' Reuters
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"If they're a sanctuary city, should they really be processing customs into their city?"
— Markwayne Mullin , Politician
"I believe sanctuary cities, it’s not lawful."
— Markwayne Mullin , Politician
"This one area we may take a hard look at is, some of these cities have international airports. If they’re a sanctuary city, should they really be processing customs into their city?"
— Markwayne Mullin , Politician
"Seriously, if they’re a sanctuary city and they’re receiving international flights and we’re asking them to partner with us at the airport, but once they walk out of the airport, they’re not going to enforce immigration policy, maybe we need to have a really hard look at that because we need to focus on cities that want to work with us."
— Markwayne Mullin , Politician
"If they're a sanctuary city, should they really be processing customs into their city?"
— Markwayne Mullin , Politician
"If you thought the economy was bad with Trump’s war driving prices at the pump up… just wait until international travel is halted at some of the busiest airports in the world."
— Gavin Newsom , Politician
"If cities are going to sit there and say that they're not going to enforce immigration policies, then I'll repeat myself and say it doesn't make any sense for us to process international travellers through that city."
— Markwayne Mullin , Politician
"If they’re a sanctuary city, should they really be processing customs into their city?"
— Markwayne Mullin , Politician
"If you thought the economy was bad with Trump’s war driving prices at the pump, just wait until international travel is halted at some of the busiest airports in the world."
— Gavin Newsom , Politician
"Mullin is going to learn soon that his ‘floating’ isn’t going to happen."
— Juliette Kayyem , Academic
"If they are a sanctuary city, should they really be processing customs into their city?"
— Markwayne Mullin , Politician
"Talk about a stupid idea."
— Gavin Newsom , Politician
Key People
David McCuan is a political professor at Sonoma State University.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Gavin Newsom is the Governor of California.
Juliette Kayyem is a former assistant secretary for intergovernmental affairs at the DHS.
Kristi Noem is the former U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security.
US Homeland Security Secretary under the Trump administration.
Pam Bondi is a former attorney general of Florida.
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<a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiswFBVV95cUxOd3E1QmdoS0ltd3BmZjh1emJqcExPYS00d0VBWkJZc0tnRHZPZWVEdjZiVzk3MXhDQ2tLX0Q1VlEzeDNjcndlMHltUkI0NUc5RXQzaUpuY1hpeHJVMkRQRHUwX2cxenFpcDVvZGliM0ZaYnhHdG1SdXdxS202R3lHbFVqdS1rbVVuTnRRdmxlNHcxaUdNck9DUTJyZWlnM1laZVlYcU9MUW01Zk1ub0VaOU5xcw?oc=5" target="_blank">DHS says US could stop processing international travelers at some airports in 'sanctuary cities'</a> <font color="#6f6f6f">Reuters</font>
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin stated that customs officials might cease processing international travelers at major U.S. airports in 'sanctuary cities' that have declined to cooperate with the administration's immigration enforcement, potentially impacting trade and tourism.
The federal government may withdraw Customs and Border Protection officers from San Francisco International Airport and other major 'sanctuary' hubs, potentially halting international travel at SFO, one of the nation's busiest airports.
DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin suggested that sanctuary cities could face significant consequences, including losing access to critical federal functions like processing international flights, if they refuse to enforce federal immigration laws.
DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin is questioning whether international airports in sanctuary cities should continue processing customs and border control, signaling a potential shift in federal policy that could significantly impact international travel in California and across the country.
DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin stated that the Trump administration is considering withdrawing U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers from international airports located in sanctuary cities, a move that could effectively halt international flight operations and prevent travelers from clearing customs.
The US Department of Homeland Security has proposed halting the processing of international travelers at major US airports located in sanctuary cities, a move that could severely disrupt global travel flows, particularly in cities like New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago.
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin stated that customs officials might cease processing international travelers at major U.S. airports in 'sanctuary cities' that have declined to cooperate with the administration's immigration policies, potentially impacting trade and tourism.
New DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin has sparked concern over remarks suggesting a reconsideration of international flights in sanctuary cities, potentially disrupting travel and commerce in major urban hubs.
DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin raised the possibility of restricting customs privileges at airports in sanctuary cities, questioning their efficacy and suggesting a closer look at customs enforcement operations at major international airports located in sanctuary jurisdictions.
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin indicated that customs officials could halt processing international travelers at major U.S. airports in 'sanctuary cities' that have declined to cooperate with the administration's immigration crackdown, a move that could severely impact U.S. trade and tourism.
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