Tom Homan, the incoming border czar under President-elect Donald Trump, revealed comprehensive strategies aimed at addressing illegal immigration, such as mass deportations, workplace raids, and efforts to close the dangerous Darien Gap migration route, according to NBC News.

In a discussion with NBC News, Homan emphasized the administration’s commitment to protecting the nation’s security and combating human trafficking.

One of the key components of the administration’s plan is to eliminate the Darien Gap, a 70-mile stretch of hazardous jungle in Panama that sees hundreds of thousands of migrants passing through each year.

“Shutting down the Darien Gap is going to protect our national security. It’s going to save thousands of lives,” Homan stated, adding that the U.S. would work closely with foreign governments to close off the route, as reported by NBC News.

Despite reports from Panama’s immigration authorities indicating a 42% drop in crossings over the last year, Homan stressed that more action is needed to curb illegal migration.

Under the Trump administration, mass deportations will play a major role in its immigration policy. Homan, who previously served as acting director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, noted that workplace enforcement raids, which had been suspended under the current administration, would be reinstated.

“It’s the No. 1 place we find victims of forced labor being run by many cartels,” Homan remarked, underscoring the need to target these operations to disrupt human trafficking networks.

Homan also acknowledged that collateral arrests, which involve detaining undocumented individuals found during raids who were not the primary targets, will be part of the deportation strategy. Although he did not clarify how funding for these expansive efforts would be obtained, he mentioned that $86 billion would be a “great start,” positioning the cost as critical for the country’s security.

The administration also plans to expand the ICE 287(g) program, which allows local law enforcement to participate in immigration enforcement.

Homan proposed weekly press briefings to update the public on deportation efforts and suggested establishing a hotline for reporting undocumented immigrants who are involved in criminal activities.

The incoming border czar also criticized the Biden administration’s CBP One app, which migrants use to schedule asylum appointments, claiming that the program enables individuals to enter the U.S. without adequate vetting.

Jose Maria Garcia, a shelter director, cautioned that limiting legal avenues for asylum might push desperate migrants to take more dangerous routes.

“He won’t stop the migrants coming,” Garcia said of Trump’s policies. “He won’t deter them.”

Despite these concerns, Homan remained confident in the proposed measures, framing the crackdown on immigration as a response to what he sees as a key voter concern.

“This is the No. 1 issue,” he emphasized. “It’s not so much about illegal immigration. It’s about national security.”

Homan’s message to those in the U.S. without proper documentation was direct: “Go home.”

{Matzav.com}