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Border czar Tom Homan: The mission is going to improve because of the changes we're making

Published January 29, 2026 | Video Starts at 05:39

I'm also pleased to announce I had a very good meeting with Attorney General Ellison and he has clarified for me that County jails may notify ICE of the release dates of criminal public safety risks so ICE can take custody of them. upon the release from the jail. And let me tell you why that's important. I know people are a lot concerned about the manpower has been sent in law enforcement manpower. (05:39–05:48)

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