Tom Homan, newly appointed as President Donald Trump’s “border czar,” announced a renewed focus on workplace raids to address illegal immigration and trafficking. Homan shared his plans during a Monday interview.
Highlighting the connection between illegal employment and trafficking, Homan said, “Worksites are where we find many victims of forced labor and sex trafficking.” The raids aim to protect victims while cracking down on illegal practices.
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 allowing cartels to exploit the border. He alleged that over 300,000 smuggled children remain unaccounted for due to lax enforcement policies.
He pledged to prioritize deporting illegal immigrants with criminal records, even in sanctuary cities. “Sanctuary policies won’t shield anyone from enforcement,” Homan warned, vowing to increase ICE resources in uncooperative jurisdictions.
Donald Trump "border czar" says administration will conduct workplace immigration raids https://t.co/qIDZL1TjGq
— The Hill (@thehill) November 11, 2024
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— Border Hawk (@BorderHawkNews) November 12, 2024
Critics argue that workplace raids could harm vulnerable populations, but Homan defended the policy as essential to disrupting trafficking networks. He stated that protecting victims remains a key goal of enforcement efforts.
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
Trump’s selection of Homan reflects a return to strong immigration policies, with a focus on dismantling criminal operations and restoring order at the border.