{"id":953,"date":"2026-05-30T21:34:36","date_gmt":"2026-05-30T21:34:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/arizonamovinginsider.com\/?p=953"},"modified":"2026-05-30T21:34:36","modified_gmt":"2026-05-30T21:34:36","slug":"white-house-mulls-pulling-cbp-officers-from-airports-in-sanctuary-cities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/arizonamovinginsider.com\/?p=953","title":{"rendered":"White House mulls pulling CBP officers from airports in sanctuary cities"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>The Department of Homeland Security is considering removing Customs and Border Protection officers from international airports in so-called \u201csanctuary cities.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/arizonamovinginsider.com\/?p=951\">Nearly 90 days in and Iran conflict has yielded few benefits, analyst says<\/a><\/p>\n<p>It is unclear how the plan would be implemented, as many U.S. airports are located in Democratic-led cities. Last year, the Department of Justice released a list of jurisdictions it considers sanctuaries for migrants in the country illegally.<\/p>\n<p>The DOJ says those cities and states impede the enforcement of federal immigration laws. Many of these jurisdictions argue they are under no obligation to assist federal authorities with immigration violations, such as expired visas and work permits.<\/p>\n<p><b>RELATED STORY | <\/b><b>JFK airport begins Ebola health screening for travelers returning from central Africa<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Cities on the list include Chicago, San Francisco, Seattle, Los Angeles and New York \u2014 all home to some of the nation\u2019s busiest international airports.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are currently drawing up plans to say, listen, these sanctuary cities where radical left Democrats aren\u2019t allowing us to do our job and enforce federal laws \u2014 we shouldn\u2019t be processing international flights into their cities, either,\u201d Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said in a Fox News interview. \u201cThey don\u2019t want us to enforce immigration.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Indiana Sen. Jim Banks told Fox News he supports the measure, saying it could benefit states such as Texas and Indiana.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI think Markwayne is onto something here; it\u2019s a good idea,\u201d Banks said. \u201cIt is one way we can crack down on what these mayors have created.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/arizonamovinginsider.com\/?p=949\">WATCH: How Mesa\u2019s LEGO convention showcases art, play and STEM education for all<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy pushed back, testifying before Congress last week.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe have people from around the world that need to be able to fly into all different kinds of places,\u201d Duffy said. \u201cWe shouldn\u2019t shut down air travel in a state that doesn\u2019t agree with our politics.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><b>RELATED STORY | <\/b><b>DOJ identifies 35 \u2018sanctuary jurisdictions\u2019 in immigration crackdown<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The U.S. Travel Association also opposes the proposal, as many international passengers enter the U.S. for the World Cup.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cPulling CBP officers from airports would cause a severe, self-inflicted economic wound,\u201d the organization said. \u201cAmerican citizens trying to get home, international visitors, and the success of a once-in-a-generation global event cannot be used as leverage in disputes over immigration policy. We urge all parties to find solutions without impacting travel.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>In 2025, there were more than 1.8 million international flights carrying 259 million passengers. 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