Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin has threatened to withdraw Customs and Border Protection officers from airports in sanctuary cities that limit cooperation with federal immigration agents. The move would effectively halt international travel, tourism and commerce though major airports in Chicago, Denver, Philadelphia, Los Angeles, New York, Seattle, San Francisco and elsewhere.

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    4 days ago

    It’s not about locking people out.

    It’s about locking people in.

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      3 days ago

      Also worth mentioning that the later is a crime against humanity under international law.

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        3 days ago

        international law

        Unfortunately we can’t even enforce domestic law at this point. Well, ok, but only selectively and only then when it benefits a business or someone tied to the Orangiturd.