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White House Border Czar Plans ICE Surge, Hochul Rejects

5/6/2026

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White House border czar Tom Homan announced at the Phoenix Border Security Expo that he will flood the zone with ICE agents and target undocumented residents.
Homan warned collateral arrests would rise in states limiting cooperation, prompting Democratic Governor Kathy Hochul to reject any ICE surge.
Earlier DHS actions under former Secretary Kristi Noem sparked Minneapolis protests and two civilian deaths, fueling polling that shows growing opposition.

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White House border czar Tom Homan announced at the Phoenix Border Security Expo that he will flood the zone with ICE agents and target undocumented residents.
Homan warned collateral arrests would rise in states limiting cooperation, prompting Democratic Governor Kathy Hochul to reject any ICE surge.
Earlier DHS actions under former Secretary Kristi Noem sparked Minneapolis protests and two civilian deaths, fueling polling that shows growing opposition.