Border Czar warns on Fox News that officials are treating criminal illegal immigrants better than American citizens to block removals
July 10, 2026 — In a blunt appearance on Fox News’ The Will Cain Show today, Border Czar Tom Homan accused Democrat Attorneys General and District Attorneys of quietly downgrading criminal charges against illegal aliens to make deportation more difficult.
Homan highlighted the practice during a live segment, pointing specifically to Virginia’s Attorney General, who has faced congressional scrutiny for handling cases involving illegal immigrants differently than those involving U.S. citizens.
“You saw the AG in Virginia, he’s been called before Congress for treating illegal aliens better on criminal convictions and cases than American citizens,” Homan said. “The reason he does that is to make it hard to deport these people.”
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Key Claims from Homan’s Remarks
Homan, who serves as President Trump’s Border Czar, described the tactic as a deliberate effort by some local and state prosecutors to protect criminal illegal aliens from federal immigration consequences.
- Downgrading serious charges to lesser offenses can prevent convictions that trigger deportation under federal law.
- This shields repeat offenders and makes it harder for ICE to remove individuals who entered the country illegally and then committed additional crimes.
- Homan stressed that such practices prioritize illegal aliens over American citizens and public safety.
The clip, which quickly spread on X (formerly Twitter), shows Homan speaking passionately about the need for law enforcement officials who actually enforce immigration law.
“Elections Matter” – Homan’s Call to Action
Homan tied the issue directly to electoral consequences:
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“Elections MATTER. We need to put the right people in place to enforce the law!”
“Let’s pick the candidates that ENFORCE THE LAW. President Trump is about America first and enforcing the law, THAT’S what we need to do!”
He argued that voters must choose prosecutors and attorneys general committed to equal justice under the law rather than policies that effectively create safe havens for criminal illegal aliens.
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Why This Matters for Immigration Enforcement
Federal deportation often hinges on specific criminal convictions. When state and local prosecutors reduce charges — for example, from felonies to misdemeanors that do not qualify as aggravated felonies or removable offenses — it can block or delay ICE detainers and removal proceedings.
Critics, including Homan, say this undermines federal immigration authority and endangers communities by allowing criminal illegal aliens to remain in the United States.
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Supporters of stricter enforcement argue it represents a form of nullification of federal law at the local level.
Broader Context in the Trump Administration
Homan’s comments come as the Trump administration continues aggressive interior enforcement operations targeting criminal illegal aliens. The administration has prioritized the removal of individuals with criminal records, and Homan has repeatedly stated that every illegal alien in the country “cheated the system.”
The Virginia example cited by Homan aligns with ongoing tensions between federal immigration authorities and certain Democrat-led jurisdictions over cooperation with ICE.
What’s Next?
The viral clip from today’s Will Cain Show appearance is fueling renewed debate over prosecutorial discretion, sanctuary-style policies, and the role of state attorneys general in immigration enforcement.
Homan’s message remains clear: voters have the power to change the system by electing officials who prioritize American citizens and enforce the law equally.
Watch the full segment on Fox News or search for the clip circulating widely on social media under Border Czar Tom Homan’s remarks about downgrading crimes by illegal aliens.
This developing story highlights one of the key flashpoints in the ongoing battle over border security and interior enforcement in 2026.
