Incoming border czar Tom Homan proposes hotline for reporting criminal migrants, vows to shut down Darien Gap

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Tom Homan, Trump's pick for immigration enforcement, proposed a hotline allowing citizens to report undocumented migrants involved in crimes like human trafficking and forced labor, aiming to enhance public safety and national security.

The administration prioritizes deporting undocumented migrants with criminal records, addressing what Homan calls a crisis at the southern border, and preventing violence against American citizens.

Homan plans to close the Darien Gap, a dangerous smuggling route in Panama used by over 530,000 migrants last year, to curb illegal immigration and protect migrants from exploitation and violence.

Homan supports expanding ICE's 287(g) program, which partners with local law enforcement, and reinstating Title 42 to expedite migrant expulsions, citing public health concerns like tuberculosis and measles.

Homan seeks $86 billion from Congress to address ICE's $230 million budget shortfall, dismissing critics who argue mass deportations could harm industries reliant on immigrant labor, emphasizing national security over economic costs.

In a bold move to strengthen national security and protect American citizens, Tom Homan, President-elect Donald Trump's pick to oversee what he calls "the largest deportation operation in American history," has unveiled a series of aggressive measures aimed at curbing illegal immigration and cracking down on criminal activity tied to undocumented migrants. Among the most striking proposals is a hotline that would allow everyday Americans to report suspected criminal migrants in their communities.

Homan, a seasoned immigration enforcement veteran and former acting director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), emphasized that the hotline would serve as a critical tool for citizens to help law enforcement identify and apprehend individuals involved in heinous crimes such as human trafficking, forced labor, and other offenses. This initiative, he argued, is not just about enforcing immigration laws but about safeguarding the safety and well-being of American families. (Related: Tom Homan calls for weekly White House deportation briefings to update the public.)

Homan's message is clear: Help is on the way

The proposed hotline is part of a broader strategy to address what Homan describes as a crisis at the southern border and beyond. He stressed that the Trump administration’s focus will be on deporting migrants who have committed crimes while in the U.S. illegally, a process he believes is essential to restoring order and protecting national security. Homan did not mince words when discussing the stakes, stating that the consequences of inaction are too grave to ignore. He pointed to the tragic stories of young women who have been victims of violence at the hands of criminal migrants, arguing that no price can be placed on preventing such atrocities.

But Homan's vision extends far beyond domestic enforcement. He also revealed plans to shut down the Darien Gap, a perilous 70-mile stretch of jungle in Panama that has become a major smuggling route for migrants heading toward the U.S.-Mexico border. Last year alone, more than 530,000 migrants traversed this lawless region, often falling prey to violence, exploitation, and even death. Homan described the Darien Gap as a critical weak point in the fight against illegal immigration, vowing to work with foreign governments to close it down.

The incoming border czar's comments come as the Trump administration prepares to roll out an expansive foreign policy agenda, one that could include using military force to secure strategic assets like the Panama Canal. Homan’s focus, however, remains squarely on immigration enforcement. He acknowledged that the administration’s mass deportation plans would likely result in “collateral arrests”—undocumented immigrants without criminal records who are discovered during operations targeting more dangerous individuals.

Homan also addressed concerns about the economic impact of mass deportations, dismissing critics who argue that such measures would harm industries reliant on immigrant labor. For Homan, the priority is clear: protecting American lives and securing the nation’s borders. He argued that the benefits of removing criminal elements from the country far outweigh any potential economic costs.

Funding these ambitious plans, however, remains a significant challenge. ICE currently faces a 230 million budget shortfall, and Homan has called on Congress to allocate at least 86 billion to support the administration’s immigration enforcement efforts. He compared this figure to the billions the U.S. has spent on military aid to Ukraine, questioning why the nation’s own borders are not receiving similar attention.

In addition to the hotline and the Darien Gap initiative, Homan outlined other priorities for the Trump administration, including expanding ICE's 287(g) program, which allows federal immigration authorities to partner with local law enforcement agencies. He also expressed support for reinstating Title 42, a public health measure used during the Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic to expedite the expulsion of migrants. While critics argue that such policies are unnecessary and inhumane, Homan countered that they are justified by the potential health risks posed by migrants carrying diseases like tuberculosis and measles.

Homan's proposals have already sparked fierce debate, with opponents accusing the administration of fear-mongering and overreach. Yet for Homan and his supporters, these measures represent a necessary response to a crisis that has been ignored for too long. As the Trump administration prepares to take office, one thing is certain: Tom Homan is determined to make immigration enforcement a cornerstone of its agenda, no matter the cost.

For Americans concerned about the safety of their communities and the integrity of the nation’s borders, Homan’s message is clear: help is on the way. Whether through a hotline, a crackdown on smuggling routes, or mass deportations, the incoming administration is ready to take decisive action. The question now is whether the rest of the country is prepared to follow suit.

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