U.S. Homeland Security could halt immigration, customs processing at ‘sanctuary city’ airports, sources say
U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin has warned that customs and immigration processing could be halted at airports in 'sanctuary cities' that do not cooperate with immigration enforcement. This potential action could significantly disrupt international travel and cargo operations. Major airline and travel industry representatives have expressed concerns about the negative impact on the tourism sector.
- ▪Homeland Security could stop processing at airports in cities like New York and Los Angeles.
- ▪Mullin's comments were made privately to travel executives and reported by The Atlantic.
- ▪Airlines for America warned that reduced customs staffing would disrupt operations and international cargo flow.
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Open this photo in gallery:Undocumented migrants and their relatives reunite at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York in June, 2023. Many 'sanctuary cities' have declined to cooperate with the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown.YUKI IWAMURA/AFP/Getty ImagesShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountHomeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin privately warned that authorities could stop processing international travellers and cargo at major U.S.
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