Tom Homan, President Donald Trump’s pick for “border czar,” pledged Monday to reinstate workplace raids as part of a broader effort to combat illegal immigration and trafficking. Homan outlined his strategy during an interview on Fox & Friends.
“Many trafficking victims, especially those in forced labor and sex trafficking, are found at worksites,” Homan said. He emphasized that workplace raids will play a key role in protecting victims and dismantling trafficking networks.
Tom Homan announces he will begin workplace immigration raids.
If you are illegal, get out of our country now. It will save us time and energy, and also spare you the humiliation. The days of gaming America's immigration system with impugnity are over.
Get out.
— Charlie Kirk (@charliekirk11) November 11, 2024
Homan also accused the Biden administration of losing track of over 300,000 smuggled children. He blamed weak enforcement policies for allowing cartels to exploit the border and endanger children.
The incoming border czar vowed to target sanctuary cities, warning that ICE agents will operate in these areas regardless of local resistance. “Sanctuary policies won’t stop us from doing our job,” he said.
Donald Trump "border czar" says administration will conduct workplace immigration raids https://t.co/qIDZL1TjGq
— The Hill (@thehill) November 11, 2024
WATCH: Brazen Illegals Driving Without Paperwork Lie Repeatedly to Ohio Coppic.twitter.com/kOJElxBYK4
— Border Hawk (@BorderHawkNews) November 12, 2024
While some activists criticized the plan, arguing it could harm vulnerable groups, Homan defended the raids as necessary to disrupt criminal operations. He stated that the focus will remain on traffickers and criminals.
Yall I miss those workplace ICE raids. When they start let’s get all the video footage before and after. The Illegals getting crying and getting hauled off then a few days later Americans applying for all the open jobs. I can’t wait!!!! https://t.co/voLTcZjvH7
— Nas (@nasescobar316) November 11, 2024
Homan’s appointment highlights the Trump administration’s renewed commitment to strict border enforcement. His strategies are expected to reignite debates over immigration policy and state cooperation.
