ICE Expands Enforcement Across Sanctuary Cities Including New York

Border czar Tom Homan has pledged to significantly escalate Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations in sanctuary cities like New York City, vowing to "flood the zone" with agents to arrest and deport undocumented immigrants despite local resistance. This announcement comes as Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani opposes federal immigration crackdowns and sanctuary policies in the city, while incumbent Mayor Eric Adams has cooperated with the Trump administration's enforcement efforts. Homan emphasized that ICE will increase community and worksite enforcement, targeting areas where local authorities refuse to honor federal detainers or cooperate, citing concerns about public safety and national security risks. The Trump administration has allocated billions in funding to ICE to hire thousands of new agents and expand detention capacity, supporting these intensified operations. President Trump has made illegal immigration a key priority, praising efforts to reduce border encounters and urging Congressional approval of additional immigration funding. Homan's approach reflects a broader federal legal and operational push to challenge sanctuary jurisdictions and enforce stricter immigration policies nationwide.