Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin is reportedly considering withholding DHS personnel from major U.S. airports that serve jurisdictions not cooperating with federal immigration enforcement. Mullin convened airline and travel-industry executives at DHS headquarters and indicated Customs and Border Protection staffing could be reduced at airports including Portland International Airport, major New York City-area airports such as John F. Kennedy International and Newark Liberty, and Washington Dulles International. Executives warned that international travelers and cargo cannot be easily rerouted, and that disruptions would cause chaos and significant economic damage beyond the targeted cities. DHS declined to comment and directed attention to a Fox News interview where Mullin first raised the idea. A senior DHS official expressed doubt the plan would take effect, and any implementation would likely occur after the World Cup.
"Mullin convened a small group of airline and travel-industry executives at DHS headquarters in Washington and told them he may reduce Customs and Border Protection staffing at major airports that serve sanctuary jurisdictions last week, specifically naming Portland International Airport, in Oregon; New York Cityarea airports such as John F. Kennedy International Airport and Newark Liberty International Airport; and Washington Dulles International Airport."
"Travel executives are alarmed, and have told DHS that international travelers and cargo cannot be easily routed elsewhere, these people said. The disruption would cause chaos in major U.S. airports and inflict significant economic damage beyond the cities Mullin is seeking to pressure, executives have told the department, reported Miroff."
"The message was this is a real proposal that is being considered by the administration,' one of the people with knowledge of the meeting told me, calling the potential impact on the airline industry devastating.'"
"A senior DHS official cast doubt on the prospect of Mullin's plan going into effect, but if it does, it wouldn't be until after the World Cup, per Miroff."
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