Tom Homan
criticalBorder Czar (2025-present)
Acting Director of ICE (2017-2018)
Executive Associate Director of ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations (2013-2017)
Department of Homeland Security
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
Trump Administration
January 26, 2025
Description
Former ICE Director (2017-2018) appointed as 'Border Czar' in 2025 to lead mass deportation operations. Has publicly advocated for large-scale deportation of undocumented immigrants, including families, and has defended family separation policies.
Fascist Characteristics
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Evidence
Appointed as 'Border Czar' to lead largest mass deportation operation in U.S. history, targeting millions of undocumented immigrants
Defended family separation policy, stating parents who bring children across the border illegally 'bear responsibility'
Stated he would deport undocumented immigrants 'at record pace' and threatened to arrest local officials who don't cooperate
Advocated for workplace raids and mass arrests, stating ICE should target 'sanctuary cities' first