Leaders Defy Trump's Sanctuary City Crackdown

Tom Homan, appointed by President-elect Donald Trump as the 'border czar', has threatened to increase ICE operations in sanctuary cities, where local authorities limit cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. Homan has emphasized that deportation efforts will focus on criminals and warned that cities should not obstruct federal operations, citing legal consequences for harboring undocumented immigrants. Democratic leaders, such as Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, are defying these plans, pledging to protect immigrant residents and maintain sanctuary policies, arguing that cooperation with such federal measures would undermine public safety and economic stability. The Los Angeles City Council has also backed a sanctuary city law, signaling resistance against federal deportation efforts despite potential challenges from the Trump administration. The Trump administration is preparing for what it claims will be the largest mass deportation operation, potentially involving military deployment, although it remains dependent on congressional funding and logistical cooperation.