Trending Now - US Moves to Block Immigration Processing at Sanctuary City Airports
WHO:
The Guardian - Markwayne Mullin, Homeland Security Secretary
The Guardian - Adriano Espaillat, New York Congressman
dw.com - Sean Duffy, Transport Secretary
dw.com - Democratic lawmakers, including US Senator Andy Kim
WHAT:
The Guardian - Markwayne Mullin stated, "If they’re going to not allow us to go out and arrest the ‘worst of the worst’… then why are we processing international flights into the airport there?" during an interview on Fox News.
dw.com - The Trump administration's plans would essentially halt all international passenger and cargo arrivals at major airports in Democratic-run states, which could disrupt travel and trade.
The Guardian - The Trump administration is "drawing up plans" to stop processing international flights in sanctuary cities.
The Guardian - Hundreds of immigrants at the Delaney Hall ICE detention facility in Newark have been engaged in a hunger and work strike.
dw.com - The plans would halt all international passenger and cargo arrivals at major airports in Democratic-run states.
dw.com - Over 50 million international travelers arrived at the three major New York airports last year.
The Guardian - Mullin threatened to end processing of international flights in sanctuary cities if local officials do not cooperate with federal immigration enforcement.
WHERE:
The Guardian - Newark Liberty International Airport
dw.com - Major airports in Democratic-run cities, including Newark, New York City, Boston, Denver, Philadelphia, Chicago, Los Angeles, Seattle, and San Francisco.
WHEN:
dw.com - The FIFA World Cup is set to start in June.
WHY:
dw.com - The Trump administration's actions are a response to cities that have refused to cooperate with its immigration policies.
The Guardian - The Trump administration's actions are a reaction to protests against immigration enforcement and clashes at the ICE detention center.
dw.com - The plans target cities that have not cooperated with the Trump administration's immigration policies.
HOW:
dw.com - The Trump administration has sent federal National Guard troops to some cities, including Los Angeles and Washington, DC, as part of its immigration enforcement strategy.
The Guardian - Mullin stated that if local officials are not allowing federal agents to perform their duties, then international flight processing should be halted.
dw.com - The Trump administration has sent ICE agents to several Democratic-run cities as part of its immigration enforcement strategy.
(UPDATED May 28, 2026 04:21 UTC)
In a recent interview on Fox News, Markwayne Mullin expressed frustration over the Trump administration's plans to halt all international passenger and cargo arrivals at major airports in Democratic-run states, questioning why flights would continue if they can't arrest the "worst of the worst." This move comes as a response to cities that have refused to comply with the administration's immigration policies. To enforce these policies, the Trump administration has deployed federal National Guard troops to various cities, including Los Angeles and Washington, DC.
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(UPDATED May 28, 2026 01:36 UTC)
The Trump administration is moving forward with plans to halt the processing of international flights in sanctuary cities, a decision driven by ongoing protests against immigration enforcement. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin has warned that if local officials do not cooperate with federal immigration agents, international flight processing will be suspended at major airports in Democratic-run cities, including Newark and New York City. Meanwhile, hundreds of immigrants at the Delaney Hall ICE detention facility in Newark are currently engaged in a hunger and work strike, highlighting the tensions surrounding these immigration policies.