Trump's 'Border Czar' Targets Immigration Noncompliance

Tom Homan, selected by President-elect Donald Trump as the incoming 'border czar,' has announced plans for a significant crackdown on illegal immigration, including potential mass deportations and threats to imprison local leaders like Denver Mayor Mike Johnston if they resist federal deportation efforts. Johnston has expressed willingness to participate in civil disobedience against federal actions he considers unlawful or immoral. Additionally, Homan visited the U.S.-Mexico border with Texas Governor Greg Abbott to discuss border security initiatives, including Abbott's Operation Lone Star. Homan has also indicated that states refusing to comply with federal deportation initiatives may face cuts in federal funding. These actions are part of a broader strategy to enhance immigration enforcement and secure the southern border, building on Trump's previous policies, which were criticized for their harshness and inefficiencies. Democratic leaders are preparing legal challenges to counter these federal threats, as the issue remains contentious.