"ICE Detentions of US Citizens: A Reassuring Message from Border Czar Tom Homan?" In a statement that has sparked debate and raised questions about the country's immigration policies, White House border czar Tom Homan has asserted that US citizens detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers are not deported. Homan's comments, made outside the White House, were aimed at addressing concerns about the agency's methods and the potential for US citizens to be mistakenly identified as undocumented immigrants. While Homan sought to reassure the public that US citizens have "nothing to fear," his statement has left many wondering about the procedures in place to prevent such detentions and what constitutes a "deportable" individual. As the US grapples with its complex immigration landscape, Homan's words have added a new layer of scrutiny to ICE's operations.
White House border czar Tom Homan on Thursday said he's "sure" Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers have detained U.S. citizens, "but we don't deport them." Homan told reporters outside the White House that U.S. citizens have "nothing to fear." "We deport people that are going to be deportable," he continued. "We arrest people that...