Tom Homan threatens to jail Denver mayor for supporting sanctuary policies
- Tom Homan, the incoming Border Czar, expressed strong opposition to sanctuary jurisdictions during an interview on Fox News.
- He believes that local leaders, including Denver Mayor Mike Johnston, who do not cooperate with federal authorities are committing felonies.
- Homan stated that he is prepared to enforce immigration laws and jail those who impede federal actions against illegal immigration.
On the Fox News Channel's program 'Hannity', which aired on November 25, 2024, Tom Homan, who is set to become the incoming Border Czar, expressed his views regarding sanctuary jurisdictions in the United States. He stated that such jurisdictions are indeed breaking the law, supporting the claim with references to legal precedents like Arizona v. U.S. Homan highlighted that local government officials, such as the mayor of Denver, who choose to harbor illegal immigrants or impede federal authorities are committing a felony under Title 8 of the United States Code. His remarks came in response to Denver Mayor Mike Johnston's willingness to face imprisonment for his stance against federal immigration enforcement. Homan further emphasized that the obligation to enforce the law lies primarily with federal authorities and that local leaders should not obstruct these efforts. He articulated a strong agreement with President Trump’s directive to prioritize public safety threats and secure the nation effectively against illegal immigration, asserting that removing threats from communities should be a shared objective among all government levels.