US drawing up plans to halt immigration, customs processing at 'sanctuary city' airports
The U.S. is considering plans to halt immigration and customs processing at airports located in 'sanctuary cities.' Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin indicated that discussions are ongoing, but no final decision has been made. Potentially affected airports include those in major cities like New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago.
- ▪Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin announced plans to stop processing international travelers at certain airports.
- ▪The proposal targets airports in 'sanctuary cities' that do not cooperate with immigration enforcement.
- ▪Mullin mentioned that discussions with White House officials are taking place, but no decision has been finalized.
6 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 19 hours. Coverage spans 4 points on the political spectrum — 1 lean left, 2 centre, 1 lean right, 1 right.
- ▪ Trump administration ‘drawing up plans’ to stop processing international flights in sanctuary cities — The Guardian — World
- ▪ What to Know About DHS’s Threat to Stop International Flight Processing at Sanctuary City Airports — TIME — Top
- ▪ Homeland Security Drafting Plans to Stop Processing International Flights at Sanctuary City Airports — Hot Air
- ▪ Mullin ‘drawing up plans’ to halt international flight processing in ‘sanctuary cities’ — The Hill
- ▪ US drawing up plans to halt immigration, customs processing at ’sanctuary city’ airports — Investing.com — News
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| Publication time | Wed, 27 May 2026 11:04:13 +0800 |
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US drawing up plans to halt immigration, customs processing at 'sanctuary city' airportsSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxU.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin delivers remarks at an event honoring fallen police officers and federal agents at ICE Headquarters in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 13, 2026. REUTERS/Jonathan ErnstPublished May 27, 2026, 11:04 AMUpdated May 27, 2026, 11:04 AMWASHINGTON, May 26 - Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said the Trump administration is drawing up plans to stop processing international travelers and cargo at major U.S.
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