Border czar Tom Homan slams Catholic Church, says a ‘secure border saves lives’
In a recent and controversial statement, Tom Homan, the former acting director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and current border czar, criticized the Catholic Church for its stance against mass deportations, arguing that such opposition undermines U.S. law enforcement and endangers lives. Speaking at the White House, Homan, who identifies as a lifelong Catholic, expressed his discontent with the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ condemnation of President Trump’s immigration policies, which have been characterized by aggressive enforcement measures. He urged the Church to focus on its internal issues rather than criticize U.S. immigration policy, suggesting that the Church should reflect on its own practices, particularly the strict penalties imposed for trespassing on Vatican grounds.
Homan’s comments come in the context of heightened tensions surrounding immigration enforcement in the U.S., particularly as the Catholic Church and other faith leaders have raised concerns about the climate of fear surrounding deportations. He pointed to the dangers faced by migrants who are often forced to rely on violent cartels for smuggling across the border, stating that the Trump administration’s policies are aimed at saving lives. Homan argued that a secure border is essential to protect both migrants and American citizens, citing the tragic deaths of thousands of migrants during hazardous border crossings and the increasing fentanyl crisis linked to drug smuggling. He emphasized that the U.S. has achieved unprecedented border security under the Trump administration, contending that strict enforcement measures are necessary to uphold the rule of law and protect lives on both sides of the border.
Homan’s remarks reflect a broader debate over immigration policy in the United States, particularly the balance between enforcement and humanitarian concerns. As the Biden administration adopts a different approach to immigration, Homan’s defense of the previous administration’s policies highlights the ongoing divisions in public opinion regarding how best to manage immigration and border security. His assertion that the Church’s opposition to mass deportations sends a harmful message to potential migrants raises critical questions about the role of religious organizations in political discourse and the moral implications of immigration enforcement.
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Border czar
Tom Homan
slammed the Catholic Church on Friday, saying its opposition to mass deportations undermines U.S. law enforcement and costs lives.
“The Catholic Church is wrong,” Homan said. “I’m sorry. I’m a lifelong Catholic. I’m saying it not only as a border czar — I’ll say it as a Catholic. They need to spend time fixing the Catholic Church, in my opinion.”
Homan made the remarks at the White House when asked about the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, which this week condemned President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown and warned of “a climate of fear and anxiety” around immigration enforcement, according to
Reuters
.
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The bishops’ statement followed recent comments from Pope Leo, who called for “deep reflection” on how migrants are being treated under
Trump
, whose administration has aggressively carried out mass deportations, according to Reuters.
Homan urged the Church to “fix itself” before criticizing U.S. immigration policy and accused faith leaders of hypocrisy, noting that the Vatican imposes harsh penalties for trespassing on its grounds.
“So, according to them, the message we should send to the whole world is that if you cross the border illegally, which is a crime, don’t worry about it,” Homan said.
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“If you get ordered removed by a federal judge after due process, don’t worry about us, because there should not be mass
deportations
. Is that the message you send to the whole world?”
Homan said the Trump administration’s immigration policy “saves lives” and is more humane than the Biden administration’s approach.
He argued that desperate migrants often rely on
violent cartels
to smuggle them across the border in hazardous conditions, claiming that more than 4,000 migrants died during those journeys, while thousands of Americans died from fentanyl smuggled across the border.
“Secure border saves lives. I wish the Catholic Church would understand that,” Homan said.
“We have a right to secure our borders, just like they have a right to secure their facility. You can’t enter their facility without getting arrested. The penalties for entering their facility are much worse than ours.”
Homan added that the U.S. has “the most secure border in the history of this nation” because of strict enforcement under ICE.
