Tom Homan defends ICE against claims of targeting children

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White House border czar Tom Homan defended U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations during a CNN interview, rejecting allegations that the agency intends to terrorize children. The denial follows claims by Connecticut Senator Chris Murphy that ICE officers targeted parents at school bus stops in Danbury to intimidate children.

Homan stated that ICE is focused on enforcing laws against individuals with final orders of removal, criminals, and national security threats, asserting that there is ‘no safe harbor’ for such individuals. He characterized the accusations as political rhetoric and noted that threats against ICE officers have increased by over 9,000%.

Regarding accountability, Homan discussed the upcoming rollout of body cameras for ICE officers, noting that equipment has been purchased and training has occurred. He also pledged to raise the specific allegations regarding the Connecticut bus-stop incidents with the Department of Homeland Security.

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Chris Murphy · Department of Homeland Security · Donald Trump · ICE · Tom Homan

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[○ 1 SOURCE] Threats against ICE officers have increased by over 9,000%. conservativedailynews.com
[DISPUTED] ICE officers targeted parents at school bus stops in Danbury, Connecticut, to terrorize children. conservativedailynews.com · matzav.com
[DISPUTED] ICE does not intend to terrorize children. conservativedailynews.com · 100percentfedup.com · matzav.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] ICE has purchased equipment and conducted training for a body camera rollout. 100percentfedup.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Federal immigration agents will pursue illegal immigrants wherever necessary to enforce removal orders. matzav.com