Mullin's Bombshell: CBP May Skip Sanctuary Airports

0:00It's April 8th. You're listening to Dallas News today, AI-powered local news. I'm Corey with the story. Homeland Security Secretary Mark Weimullen dropped a bombshell this week, saying Customs and Border Protection might stop handling international. Travelers at big airports in sanctuary cities. These are spots like Denver, Philadelphia, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York City, and San Francisco that don't fully back federal immigration rules. It's all tied to a funding standoff between Republicans and Democrats over the department's budget. Mullen pointed to the gridlock in Congress, and hinted he could run the idea by President Trump himself. Pulling those officers would hit hard since they process every incoming flight and massive trade shipments through those hubs. Sanctuary cities basically limit how much they help federal agents on immigration, based on things like info sharing and protections for undocumented folks. The Justice Department flagged these spots last year for not playing ball. This comes right after the White House floated cuts to the Transportation Security Administration,

1:04slashing over 9,400 jobs, and more than $1.5 billion from their budget. Plus, data shows ice-nabbed over 800 people, thanks to tips from TSA. If this moves forward, expect chaos for flyers and businesses relying on smooth airport ops, could force rerouts and slow-global trade to a crawl. Keep an eye on how this funding fight shakes out.