International flights maybe curtailed at cities near ICE protests

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https://www.reuters.com/world/us/us-agency-could-soon-stop-processing-international-flights-newark-dhs-secretary-2026-05-28/

DHS chief warns US could halt international flights, cargo at Newark over immigration dispute
By David Shepardson
May 28, 20269:32 AM EDTUpdated 20 hours ago

Because they already forgot how well that went in recent months.

WASHINGTON, May 28 (Reuters) - The head of the ​U.S. Homeland Security Department said on Thursday the Trump administration could soon stop processing international travelers and cargo ‌at Newark airport because local law enforcement are not assisting federal immigration officials in northern New Jersey.
"If things don't change, we're going to have to make this step pretty quick," Secretary Markwayne Mullin told Fox News' "Fox and Friends", referring to the major United Airlines (UAL.O), opens new tab hub near New York City.

Mullin complained that local police were ​not ensuring that federal immigration officials could enter and exit a New Jersey detention center and warned he could reassign ​customs officials from the airport. "If (Customs) isn't there processing international flights, then those individuals when the airlines land ⁠won't be permitted into the United States," Mullin said.
U.S. airlines were taking the threat very seriously and making calls to administration officials ​and lawmakers that suspending flights could have a devastating impact. United declined to comment.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said later on Fox ​News that it was an "extreme" option to stop processing flights at all airports in sanctuary cities but needed to be considered.