Homan expects ICE protests at airports, sees DHS shutdown ending soon

White House border czar Tom Homan said Monday that he expects protests against federal immigration enforcement at major U.S. airports as a DHS shutdown continues. Homan indicated the administration plans to deploy ICE resources first to airports with the longest wait times, though he declined to specify which facilities. The DHS shutdown, which remains ongoing, has created operational constraints for the department's agencies during a period when the Trump administration is intensifying immigration enforcement operations. Homan's comments signal the administration anticipates public resistance to increased ICE activity at high-traffic travel hubs. His timeline suggests the DHS shutdown may be resolved in the near term, though the exact resolution remains unclear.