Trump Administration's Potential Halt of Customs at Sanctuary City Airports Raises Industry Concerns
The Trump administration is considering halting customs and immigration processing at airports in 'sanctuary cities,' a move that has drawn criticism from major U.S. airlines and hotel chains. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin suggested that if certain cities do not comply with federal immigration laws, the administration might stop processing international flights into those cities. This proposal comes ahead of the FIFA World Cup, which is expected to bring millions of visitors to the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. The potential policy has raised alarms within the travel industry, which fears significant disruptions to international travel and tourism.