Newly appointed “border czar” Tom Homan, selected by President Donald Trump, has vowed to reinstate workplace raids as part of a robust immigration enforcement strategy. Homan, who formerly led ICE, outlined his plans during an interview Monday.
Homan stressed the importance of targeting workplaces where trafficking victims are often exploited. “Where do we find most victims of sex trafficking and forced labor trafficking? At worksites,” he explained on Fox & Friends.
Tom Homan announces he will begin workplace immigration raids.
If you are illegal, get out of our country now. It will save us time and energy, and also spare you the humiliation. The days of gaming America's immigration system with impugnity are over.
Get out.
— Charlie Kirk (@charliekirk11) November 11, 2024
Criticism of his policies arose from activists who argued that Homan’s strategies may not adequately distinguish between traffickers and their victims. Still, Homan insisted that workplace raids are essential to combat these crimes.
He also accused the Biden administration of negligence, alleging that over 300,000 smuggled children remain unaccounted for. Homan stated that stronger enforcement is critical to prevent cartels from exploiting the border.
Donald Trump "border czar" says administration will conduct workplace immigration raids https://t.co/qIDZL1TjGq
— The Hill (@thehill) November 11, 2024
WATCH: Brazen Illegals Driving Without Paperwork Lie Repeatedly to Ohio Coppic.twitter.com/kOJElxBYK4
— Border Hawk (@BorderHawkNews) November 12, 2024
The border czar highlighted his commitment to targeting illegal immigrants with criminal records, even in sanctuary cities. He warned that federal agents would operate in these cities with or without local cooperation.
Yall I miss those workplace ICE raids. When they start let’s get all the video footage before and after. The Illegals getting crying and getting hauled off then a few days later Americans applying for all the open jobs. I can’t wait!!!! https://t.co/voLTcZjvH7
— Nas (@nasescobar316) November 11, 2024
Homan’s return to immigration enforcement reflects the Trump administration’s emphasis on border security and tough measures against illegal immigration. His strategies, which aim to disrupt trafficking and enforce deportation laws, are likely to face significant opposition from sanctuary jurisdictions.
