The US Department of Homeland Security has threatened to halt customs processing at major airports in sanctuary cities to enforce the Trump administration’s immigration policies.
The US Department of Homeland Security has threatened to curtail customs processing at airports in so-called sanctuary cities. The move aims to bring those local jurisdictions in line with the Trump administration’s strict immigration policies.
According to Bloomberg, removing US Customs and Border Protection staff who handle passport control and inspect luggage would force airlines to cancel or re-route international flights.
DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin questioned the legality of non-cooperative hubs, stating, “If they’re a sanctuary city, should they really be processing customs into their city?” If enacted, the policy stands to heavily disrupt some of the busiest airports in the country, including John F. Kennedy International and Newark Liberty International in the New York metropolitan area, as well as Washington Dulles International Airport.
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