Tom Homan’s appointment as U.S. Immigration Czar signals a likely shift toward more stringent enforcement and border security measures. Homan, who previously served as the head of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) under President Trump, is known for his strong support of the administration’s hardline immigration policies.
- Focus on Enforcement: Homan has consistently advocated for aggressive deportation measures, including workplace arrests and mass deportations, mainly targeting undocumented immigrants with criminal records or national security threats under a “worst first” approach.
- Support for Controversial Policies: Homan is associated with the Trump administration’s “zero tolerance” policy, which led to family separations at the border. Although this policy was officially ended through an executive order, Homan has defended the separation practice, likening it to situations where children are separated from parents who commit crimes in the U.S.
- Sanctuary Cities and Federal Funding: Homan is a vocal opponent of sanctuary cities, which limit local law enforcement cooperation with federal immigration authorities. Under his leadership, the administration plans to reinstate efforts to sue sanctuary cities and revoke their federal funding.
Influence on Future Policy: Homan was also involved in Project 2025, a right-wing blueprint that outlines even more extreme immigration enforcement measures. Though Trump has distanced himself from the project, Homan’s influence suggests that similar policies could be implemented under the new administration.
