White House officials reject immigration softening claims and pledge mass deportations
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Updated · The New York Times · May 8
White House officials reject immigration softening claims and pledge mass deportations
3 articles · Updated · The New York Times · May 8
Border czar Tom Homan said in Phoenix that “mass deportations are coming” and threatened to send scores of agents to New York if cooperation with ICE is curtailed.
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin backed him, saying the department was “not slowing down one bit” despite ICE data showing a recent dip in arrests.
The tougher messaging follows backlash from Trump supporters over quieter tactics, including pausing warehouse detention plans and limiting home entries without judicial warrants, amid Republican midterm concerns.
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