- Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin is facing criticism for proposing to withdraw Customs and Border Protection agents from airports in Democrat-run sanctuary cities.
- Mullin's proposal stems from his frustration with demonstrators disrupting a migrant detention center and sanctuary cities allegedly hindering federal immigration enforcement.
- Experts, including former Department of Homeland Security officials and airline industry groups, warn that such a move would cause widespread travel chaos, flight cancellations, and significant disruption for American and international travelers.
- Transport Secretary Sean Duffy, a member of the same administration, also opposed the idea, stating that air travel should not be shut down in states with differing political views.
- Mullin suggested redeploying the removed CBP agents to assist ICE agents, despite concerns about their lack of appropriate training for enforcement tasks.
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