Tom Homan, the White House border czar, has warned that New York City will face increased immigration enforcement from the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) before Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani takes office. The former New York City police officer told Fox News that federal agents are already on the ground and that he plans to increase their operations in the city.
He cautioned that ICE agents will actively pursue undocumented immigrants, even targeting public spaces throughout the city. Observers say Mr Homan's message is unmistakable: he is signalling a direct clash with Mr Mamdani, the incoming mayor who has vowed to strengthen sanctuary protections for immigrants.
