DHS Weighing Restrictions on International Flights and Cargo
Markwayne Mullin said the Trump administration is drafting plans that could suspend customs and immigration processing at airports located in so-called sanctuary cities that limit cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.
Speaking on Fox News, Mullin said discussions with the White House are ongoing, though no final decision has been made.
“We shouldn’t be processing international flights into their cities,” Mullin said, accusing local Democratic leaders of blocking federal immigration efforts.
Major Airports Could Be Affected
Cities listed by the U.S. Department of Justice as sanctuary jurisdictions include major travel hubs such as New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, Seattle, and San Francisco.
Travel industry groups warned the proposal could severely disrupt international tourism, cargo shipments, and airline operations ahead of next month’s FIFA World Cup events in North America.
The U.S. Travel Association said administration officials confirmed the idea is under active consideration, while airline groups warned staffing reductions at customs checkpoints could create major delays and economic fallout.
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