Senator Markwayne Mullin criticized for plan to remove customs agents from sanctuary city airports

Senator Markwayne Mullin has introduced a proposal targeting airport customs staffing. The plan calls for pulling customs agents from airports located in sanctuary cities. Critics have responded by calling the proposal naive or dumb. Opposition comes from immigration and security stakeholders. The debate highlights tensions over federal enforcement in sanctuary jurisdictions. Removing agents could affect airport security procedures and traveler processing. Federal agencies are expected to weigh the operational impact of the plan. The proposal is likely to face further scrutiny in Congress.