DHS Secretary Mullin's Proposal Could Impact Chicago O'Hare's International Flights
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin has proposed limiting customs services at airports in sanctuary cities, including Chicago's O'Hare International Airport. This suggestion arises from the federal government's dissatisfaction with sanctuary cities' lack of cooperation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). If implemented, this could mean the cessation of international flights at major airports like O'Hare, Boston Logan, JFK in New York, and others. The proposal has sparked concerns about potential job losses, decreased airline profitability, and a significant impact on international tourism and commerce in these cities. The Illinois TRUST Act, which limits state and local law enforcement's cooperation with federal immigration authorities, complicates the situation further. 
