Chicago, San Diego Brace for Fight With Border Czar Homan
The mayors of Chicago and San Diego are preparing for a showdown with the Trump administration’s Border Czar, Tom Homan, over the treatment of immigrant children and families being held in custody. The tensions come as a result of a recent surge in migrant families attempting to cross the US-Mexico border.
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel has announced plans to send a letter to Homan, urging him to stop separating families and releasing children from detention centers. Emanuel has also expressed concerns over the treatment of children in custody, citing reports of overcrowding and poor living conditions.
San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer has also spoken out against the separation of families, stating that it is “contrary to American values.” Faulconer has called on Homan to reconsider the policy, which he claims is causing harm to innocent families.
The pushback from the mayors of Chicago and San Diego comes as the Trump administration continues to face criticism over its handling of the migrant crisis. The administration’s “zero tolerance” policy, which aims to prosecute all individuals who enter the country illegally, has led to the separation of thousands of families.
Homan has defended the policy, claiming that it is necessary to deter illegal immigration and to protect the safety of the American people. However, his stance has been met with widespread criticism from politicians, activists, and the public.
The battle between the mayors and Homan is expected to continue, with both sides dug in and refusing to back down. As the situation remains unresolved, thousands of migrant families continue to suffer, separated from their loved ones and struggling to survive in a foreign country.