Tom Homan, the border czar under the Trump administration, stated on Sunday that immigration raids will continue across the country, even with the ongoing partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which is now in its second day without any sign of a funding agreement in Congress. Homan addressed concerns that the shutdown might restrict the capability of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to carry out its operations, asserting that the lack of funding would not hinder their enforcement of tough immigration policies.

Homan clarified that even though ICE officials would not receive pay during this shutdown, they are accustomed to continuing their operations under such conditions. He emphasized that the mission of enforcing immigration laws, which he claims was a central reason for Trump's election to the presidency, remains intact. According to Homan, the nation now has the most secure border in its history, boasting record-breaking numbers of arrests and deportations that will carry on despite potential financial constraints.

This statement comes against the backdrop of a recent failure in the U.S. Senate to reach an agreement on funding, indicating a protracted political stalemate that could affect various government operations, including those related to immigration. Homan's comments may serve to reassure those who support strict immigration enforcement policies and reflect the ongoing challenges posed by the intersection of immigration policy and governmental funding issues in the United States.