President-elect Donald Trump’s “border czar,” Tom Homan, indicated that the controversial practice of family detention for migrants may be reinstated, a policy ended by the Biden administration. Homan emphasized the need to end “catch-and-release” for family units and discussed plans to increase immigration judges if family detention is pursued. He signaled reluctance to separate migrant children from parents but was open to challenging the Flores Settlement Agreement, which limits detention time for children. Homan criticized local governments resisting federal immigration efforts and reiterated Trump’s commitment to deporting unauthorized immigrants, despite public concerns regarding children and families.
