Baltimore, MD, September 24, 2026 —

White House border czar Tom Homan has stated that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) will continue its operations without interruption, even as the agency faces heightened scrutiny. Homan made these remarks during an event held at the Department of Justice in the United States.

The statement indicates a commitment from ICE to maintain its operational presence and activities, despite what Homan described as increased attention or examination of its work. The specific nature of the increased scrutiny was not detailed in the provided summary.

Tom Homan, holding the position of White House border czar, is a key figure in the administration’s border security and immigration enforcement policies. His assertion suggests that the agency’s functions are expected to proceed as usual, without any planned withdrawal or significant alteration of its operational scope in response to external pressures or reviews.

The event at the Department of Justice provided a platform for Homan to communicate this message directly. No further details regarding the agenda of the event or other speakers were specified. The duration or timeline of the increased scrutiny, and how long it has been in effect, was also not provided.

Immigration and Customs Enforcement is a federal agency within the Department of Homeland Security responsible for enforcing immigration and customs laws. Its operations encompass a wide range of activities, including detention, deportation, and investigations related to immigration violations and transnational criminal activity.

The statement from Homan implies that agency leadership is not considering a cessation or reduction of these critical functions. The exact circumstances or reasons for the heightened scrutiny were not elaborated upon in the statement or the context of the event.



Story summarized from the original created by Tara Suter on thehill.com, see more information here.

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