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ICE Eyes Sanctuary Cities Amid Growing Political Backlash

2/17/2026

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Tom Homan, border czar under U.S. President Donald Trump, says Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) may target more sanctuary cities.
Cooperation from those cities remains crucial.
In Minnesota, ICE operations sparked protests and drew criticism from Governor Tim Walz.
Democrats, including Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, criticized ICE and called for accountability amid DHS funding debates.

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Tom Homan, border czar under U.S. President Donald Trump, says Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) may target more sanctuary cities.
Cooperation from those cities remains crucial.
In Minnesota, ICE operations sparked protests and drew criticism from Governor Tim Walz.
Democrats, including Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, criticized ICE and called for accountability amid DHS funding debates.