The travel industry has been taking body blows. Here comes an airport ‘sanctuary city’ crackdown
The travel industry is concerned about potential changes to U.S. Customs and Border Protection staffing in sanctuary cities. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin has suggested withdrawing officers, which could impact international flights. Major airlines and industry groups have condemned the proposal, citing potential economic harm and operational disruptions.
- ▪Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin has threatened to withdraw CBP officers from airports in sanctuary cities.
- ▪The U.S. Travel Association and major airlines have condemned this idea, warning it could devastate the travel industry.
- ▪Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy expressed concerns about restricting travel based on political views.
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The travel industry is on edge after Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin reiterated his threat to withdraw U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers from airports in so-called “sanctuary cities” in a move that could jeopardize international flights.Recommended Video The U.S. Travel Association said that Mullin confirmed he is considering withdrawing CBP officers in a meeting where the trade group was pressing its concerns about other proposals the Trump administration is considering that could hamper travel. U.S. Travel and the major airlines quickly condemned the idea, and even Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said it doesn’t make sense to him. “U.S.
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