DHS boss reveals Oval Office plan to 'withhold funding' from sanctuary cities after aggressive New York bust

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin stated that the White House is investigating legal methods to withhold federal funding from sanctuary states and cities that do not cooperate with immigration enforcement. This comes after a recent operation in New York resulted in over 2,100 arrests of undocumented immigrants. Mullin expressed frustration with these cities receiving federal funds while hindering immigration policies.

• The White House is exploring legal options to withhold federal funding from sanctuary cities and states.
• Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin discussed this possibility in an Oval Office meeting.
• A recent ICE operation in New York, dubbed ‘Rotten Apple,’ led to over 2,100 arrests.
• Arrests included individuals accused of serious crimes like murder, rape, and child sexual abuse.
• Mullin questioned the logic of providing federal funding to cities that do not enforce federal immigration laws.