President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Thomas Homan, a former acting director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, as his administration’s “border czar” in a recent step. The appointment emphasizes the commitment that the administration of President-elect Donald Trump will make toward a stricter system for immigration control as it carries out its larger policies on border control.
He made the announcement on his Truth Social platform and praised Homan’s long experience enforcing border security, promising his unreserved commitment to carrying out his duties. “There is no one better suited for this role,” he said. Trump underlined that Homan’s duties will cover borders of both the U.S.-Mexico as well as U.S.-Canada borders in addition to coastal and aerial security operations. Additionally, Trump said Homan will oversee deportations of undocumented immigrants, a major promise coming from Trump’s campaign platform.
Homan, 62, is a former acting director of ICE in Trump’s first administration, during which he sat at the forefront seat in enforcing harsh immigration policies, including the family separation introduced in 2017. This policy has thus attracted heavy condemnation, but Homan has continued to defend it as a step needed to discourage illegal immigration. Homan has continued to be a zealous immigration enforcement apostle even after leaving office in ICE in 2018.
This position of a border czar will not be subject to Senate confirmation; therefore, Homan will be uniquely poised to advise on immigration issues without being formalized under the usual federally required oversight for agency heads. This position will partly indicate that the administration is returning to strict border enforcement and large-scale operations of deportation, all of which are in tandem with the outlined goals by Trump.
Homan confirmed that ICE was exploring operations that would focus on precision but have respect for the legal protocol,” a source stated. He said further to reassure the public that ICE would act with consideration for humane treatment. “No one was left off the table for deportation,” Homan said, adding he’s committed to enforcing the law.
This new role puts Homan in a position to be able to influence border security policy as Trump prepares to take office.
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