discussed above Immigration enforcement There is an outbreak in between Tom HomanPresident-elect Donald Trump’s choice to oversee border security, and Greater Denver Michael Johnston after the mayor suggested blocking the federal Exile efforts
Recently Fox News In the interview, Homan, who will begin overseeing border security in January, responded to the mayor’s comments, which hinted that Denver police could be used to stop deportations under the Trump administration. “It is a crime if you knowingly harbor and hide individuals from immigration authorities,” Homan said. We are going to do our job. President Trump has a mandate from the people—we have to protect this country; We have to save America.”
Homen further expressed disbelief and said it was shocking for the mayor to make such a suggestion. He also added, “The mayor is ready to go to jail, and I’m ready to put him there.”
In response, tech billionaire Elon Musk took to social media platform X, posting, “Judge Dredd is coming to town.” The reference to the fictional character, known for acting as judge, jury and executioner, seemed to highlight the radical stance that Homan is taking. local authorities defiance Federal deportation orders.
Homan’s approach to deportations is tough, especially toward illegal immigrants. He believes that, as large numbers of people have been ordered removed, the country needs a “mass deportation operation”.
“If you don’t want to fix this, if you don’t want to protect this community, President Trump and ICE will,” Homan said of the mayor’s comments.
Although the mayor later appeared to walk back his comments, the exchange sparked a heated debate on social media and among political commentators about the balance of power between local and federal authorities over immigration enforcement.