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Border Czar Defends ICE Mask Policy Amid Shutdown Negotiations

3/27/2026

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Border Czar Tom Homan opposes Democrats' demand that ICE officers remove masks during negotiations to end the DHS shutdown, arguing masks are essential for safety.
Democrats argue that mask anonymity reduces accountability and heightens fear among citizens.
U.S. President Donald Trump supports ICE officers wearing masks when dealing with criminals.
He asked that ICE officers not wear masks during airport assistance.

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Border Czar Tom Homan opposes Democrats' demand that ICE officers remove masks during negotiations to end the DHS shutdown, arguing masks are essential for safety.
Democrats argue that mask anonymity reduces accountability and heightens fear among citizens.
U.S. President Donald Trump supports ICE officers wearing masks when dealing with criminals.
He asked that ICE officers not wear masks during airport assistance.