Key facts
- Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin proposed pulling customs from 'sanctuary' city airports.
- Business groups argue this would cause chaos.
- The proposal could block major airports in Boston, New York, and Los Angeles from accepting international flights.
The proposal by Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin to remove customs operations from airports in cities designated as 'sanctuaries' for undocumented immigrants has drawn sharp criticism from business organizations. These groups argue that such a move would not only disrupt international travel but also have severe economic repercussions, potentially impacting trade and tourism significantly.