Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin announced on May 27, 2026, that he is developing plans to stop the processing of international flights in cities he describes as left-leaning. He cited recent protests outside an immigration detention center in Newark, New Jersey, as a reason for this decision. The protests included an incident where Senator Andy Kim (D-N.J.) was pepper sprayed.
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Homeland Security Secretary Plans to Halt International Flight Processing in Certain Cities
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin is creating plans to cease international flight processing in certain cities, citing protests at an immigration detention center in Newark, New Jersey. This announcement follows a specific incident involving Senator Andy Kim during the protests.
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Mullin ‘drawing up plans’ to halt international flight processing in ‘sanctuary cities’
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Homeland Security Secretary Plans to Halt International Flight Processing in Certain Cities