Denver mayor faces jail threat over resistance to mass deportations
- Tom Homan claimed he would imprison Denver's mayor if the city obstructs deportation efforts.
- Mayor Mike Johnston expressed support for local protests against federal deportations.
- The situation highlights growing tensions between federal immigration policies and local governance.
In the United States, tensions have escalated between federal authorities and local officials regarding immigration policies. Tom Homan, President-elect Donald Trump's designated 'border czar', declared that he would imprison Denver Mayor Mike Johnston if the city resisted Trump's mass deportation plans. This statement came in response to Johnston's previous claims that he would mobilize local police to prevent federal agents from arresting immigrants. Johnston also suggested that the city would support protests against such deportations. In reaction to these events, Homan emphasized the administration's readiness to carry out deportations irrespective of local opposition. Homan's tenure as the head of ICE under Trump showcased a tough stance on immigration, and he reiterated his commitment to uphold these measures in the upcoming term.