WASHINGTON – The Trump administration is developing proposals to potentially suspend international traveler and cargo operations at airports located in sanctuary cities that have refused to assist with immigration enforcement efforts.
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin revealed during a Tuesday evening Fox News Channel interview with Sean Hannity that his department is considering such measures. Mullin stressed that while he has discussed the matter with White House officials, no final determination has been reached on whether to move forward.
Earlier this month, Mullin reportedly briefed U.S. travel industry leaders in private meetings about the department’s potential decision to halt customs and immigration services for international passengers, according to Reuters and other news outlets reporting last week.
The cities that could face such restrictions include Denver, Philadelphia, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York City, Newark, Seattle and San Francisco, according to Mullin’s statements.
