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DHS Secretary Mullin Discusses Increased Scrutiny of Customs at Airports in Sanctuary Cities
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin stated that the agency will examine customs enforcement at international airports in sanctuary cities, including Los Angeles International Airport and John F. Kennedy International Airport. Mullin questioned the appropriateness of such cities processing international arrivals given their immigration policies.
Apr 6, 8:13 PM·2m read1 source
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Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin discussed plans to review customs operations at major international airports located in sanctuary cities during an interview on Fox News' "Special Report" on Monday. This marked his first interview since taking office. Mullin raised concerns about the effectiveness of customs enforcement in these jurisdictions.
" — Markwayne Mullin (Fox News) Mullin specified that airports such as Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), both in sanctuary cities, could face such reviews. According to the Port Authority, approximately 3 million people pass through customs at JFK each month.
He stated that DHS would require partnership from local authorities on immigration enforcement.
assumed the role of DHS secretary after President Donald Trump fired his predecessor, Kristi Noem, on March 5.
Noem had led the department for more than a year, implementing Trump's mass-deportation policies. The dismissal followed Noem's disclosure during a Senate hearing of a taxpayer-funded advertising contract, which the White House stated Trump had not known about. Mullin underwent a contentious confirmation process, including a heated exchange with Sen.
Rand Paul, who described him as unfit for the position. Despite fractures within the Republican Party, a Democrat's vote helped secure his nomination. Mullin was sworn in as DHS chief following this process.
outlined his leadership priorities, emphasizing the need to provide DHS employees with necessary tools, assets, and manpower to fulfill congressional and presidential mandates.
He aims to reduce the department's frequent media coverage, hoping that within six months, DHS would no longer appear in headlines daily. Mullin noted that the department currently receives more media correspondence than the White House. He described DHS's core mission as maintaining street safety, national security, and preventing terrorist attacks.
