In his first two months as Homeland Security Secretary, Markwayne Mullin navigates the challenges of enforcing deportation mandates while managing relations with sanctuary cities. His strategies include deploying ICE officers to airports and preparing for the World Cup, amid criticisms and internal pushback regarding immigration enforcement policies.

• 01Markwayne Mullin has scaled back controversial immigration patrols targeting blue states while criticizing their progressive policies.
• 02Mullin has threatened to cut funding for airports in sanctuary jurisdictions that do not cooperate with federal immigration enforcement.
• 03Plans for migrant detention facilities are reportedly moving forward despite previous pauses due to litigation.
• 04ICE officers were deployed to airports during the DHS shutdown to alleviate staffing shortages, but Mullin is considering reducing their presence in sanctuary cities.
• 05Mullin has emphasized the need for collaboration with cities that support federal immigration policies, particularly in light of upcoming World Cup events.

Mullin's policies may affect airport operations and immigration enforcement in sanctuary cities, particularly during the World Cup.