Major West Coast airports on edge as new DHS chief reveals massive shake up that will spark utter chaos
The new head of the Department of Homeland Security, Markwayne Mullin, is considering a significant change that could halt international air traffic at several major West Coast airports. This proposal has raised concerns among officials, including Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, who argue that it could disrupt essential travel. The airports affected include LAX, Seattle-Tacoma International, and San Francisco, all of which are located in sanctuary cities.
- ▪Markwayne Mullin is the new DHS Secretary and is proposing to pause international air traffic at certain West Coast airports.
- ▪The proposal has faced opposition from Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, who emphasizes the importance of maintaining air travel.
- ▪Airports in sanctuary cities like Los Angeles and San Francisco could be significantly impacted by this potential policy change.
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Metro breaking Major West Coast airports on edge as new DHS chief reveals massive shake up that will spark utter chaos By Ross O'Keefe Published May 27, 2026, 10:49 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google The United States’ head immigration official is leaning toward pausing international air traffic to several West Coast airports in a controversial and chaotic move. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, fresh off his stint in the Senate before taking over from Kristi Noem, said he is “drawing up plans” to end customs processing in sanctuary city airports. Such a move would impact major international flight centers on the West Coast, including LAX, Denver, Seattle-Tacoma International, and San Francisco.
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