Who is Tom Homan and what is his role in the Trump administration?

Tom Homan is Trump's 'border czar,' appointed in November 2024 to oversee deportations of illegal immigrants, border security, and related operations, reporting directly to the president without Senate confirmation.

What exactly did Tom Homan propose regarding protesters against ICE?

Homan proposed creating a public database naming protesters accused of impeding ICE operations, with their faces broadcast to employers, neighborhoods, and schools to ensure accountability.

What criticisms have been raised against Homan's database proposal?

Civil liberties advocates argue it risks chilling free speech, undermines due process by naming arrestees before conviction, and could provoke scrutiny of ICE.

What is Tom Homan's background in immigration enforcement?

Homan has over 30 years in immigration enforcement, served as acting ICE director under Trump, recommended the zero-tolerance family separation policy, and worked under Obama.

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Trump Border Czar Proposes Public Database of Anti-ICE Protesters

Tom Homan said the administration will create a public database naming protesters accused of impeding ICE, and warned of possible forceful measures amid Minneapolis unrest.

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Tom Homan, described as President Trump's 'border czar,' told Fox News he is pushing to build a database naming protesters who obstruct ICE operations.

Homan said arrested protesters' faces would be broadcast to employers, neighborhoods, and schools; he framed identification as accountability for interference, impeding, or assault.

Homan warned anti-ICE rhetoric could produce 'more bloodshed,' raised the Insurrection Act as an option, and said he'd meet the president to discuss responses.

His remarks came amid days of protests in Minneapolis after the shooting of Renee Good during an ICE operation and deployment of thousands of DHS personnel.

Civil liberties advocates and critics say public shaming risks chilling free speech, undermining due process by naming arrestees before conviction, and could provoke reciprocal scrutiny of ICE.

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: Tom Homan is Trump's 'border czar,' appointed in November 2024 to oversee deportations of illegal immigrants, border security, and related operations, reporting directly to the president without Senate confirmation.
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Poynter
: Homan proposed creating a public database naming protesters accused of impeding ICE operations, with their faces broadcast to employers, neighborhoods, and schools to ensure accountability.
Sources:
Poynter
: His remarks followed protests in Minneapolis after the shooting of Renee Good during an ICE operation, amid deployment of thousands of DHS personnel.
Sources:
Poynter
: Civil liberties advocates argue it risks chilling free speech, undermines due process by naming arrestees before conviction, and could provoke scrutiny of ICE.
Sources:
Poynter
: Homan has over 30 years in immigration enforcement, served as acting ICE director under Trump, recommended the zero-tolerance family separation policy, and worked under Obama.
Sources:
Poynter

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