### Trump's Plan for Harsh Actions Against Those Obstructing ICE

As President-elect Donald Trump gears up to execute his campaign promise of mass deportations, attention is focused on Thomas Homan, the incoming "border czar." Homan, who has more than three decades of law enforcement experience and previously led Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) under Trump, faces a high-stakes challenge.

Among those opposing Homan's anticipated actions are Democratic leaders, such as Denver Mayor Mike Johnston. Recently, Johnston suggested he might deploy local police to obstruct ICE agents, likening the situation to the Tiananmen Square massacre. Although Johnston later retracted his comparison, he remains firm in his opposition to what he regards as unjust deportation policies. He has stated he would be ready to face jail time for his stance.

Trump’s administration, however, is preparing to counteract these local resistances with potential felony charges against those impeding ICE operations. Federal laws indicate that knowingly harboring illegal immigrants and obstructing law enforcement investigations can lead to severe penalties. Homan himself implied in a Fox News interview that he would hold individuals like Johnston criminally accountable.

Homan and the incoming administration are particularly focused on Democratic-led states and cities known as "sanctuary cities," where local policies hinder cooperation with federal deportation efforts. According to insiders, the next administration aims to collaborate with the Justice Department to bring charges against officials who obstruct ICE actions.

Despite the political battle intensifying, public opinion appears to favor Trump's hardline stance. Polls conducted post-election suggest significant support for mass deportations, even among voters in traditionally Democratic states.

With around 12 million illegal immigrants estimated to reside in the United States, Homan has indicated a strategy prioritizing those with criminal records or existing deportation orders. Such an approach may mitigate backlash by focusing initially on those deemed most egregious offenders.

As the Trump administration prepares to re-enter the White House, the stage is set for a heated confrontation over immigration enforcement, with both sides gearing up for a contentious and consequential battle.