US planning to halt immigration at 'sanctuary city' airports
Key takeaways
- The Trump administration's plans would target cities in Democrat-run states that have not cooperated with its immigration clampdown.
- The Trump administration is "drawing up plans" to halt immigration and customs processing at so-called "sanctuary cities," US Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin has said.
- The cities, which are all run by Democrats, have refused to work with the White House in its crackdown on irregular immigration.
Why this matters: an international story with cross-border implications worth tracking.
The Trump administration's plans would target cities in Democrat-run states that have not cooperated with its immigration clampdown. Millions of foreign tourists are set to arrive in June for the FIFA World Cup.
https://p.dw.com/p/5ENHXThe plans could affect millions of travelers set to arrive for the World Cup [FILE: March 2026]Image: Matthew Hatcher/Getty Images/AFPAdvertisement What you need to know about Trump and sanctuary cities Trump administration considers plans to halt immigration and customs processing at airports in Democrat-run cities Travel and trade could face disruption with the suspension of international passenger and cargo arrivals Airlines, tourism groups, and even some administration figures warn the move would severely harm the economy
The Trump administration is "drawing up plans" to halt immigration and customs processing at so-called "sanctuary cities," US Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin has said.