White House border czar Tom Homan said Tuesday that federal immigration enforcement in New York City will be stepped up in the coming weeks, signaling an escalation in the Trump

administration’s efforts following a high-profile raid on Manhattan street vendors last month.

“I plan on being in New York City in the near future. We’re going to do operations in New York City,” Homan said during an appearance on Fox News’ America’s Newsroom. He added that officials intend to “increase the enforcement presence” in the city, citing its sanctuary policies and what he described as ongoing public safety concerns.

Homan did not provide a timeline for when expanded operations would begin. The Department of Homeland Security, which oversees immigration enforcement, did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Local officials pushed back on the plan. “New York City’s more than three million immigrants are central to our city’s strength, vitality, and success,” said Dora Pekec, spokesperson for Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani. “The mayor-elect remains steadfast in his commitment to protecting the rights and dignity of every single New Yorker and upholding our sanctuary laws.”

A spokesperson for New York Governor Kathy Hochul echoed the sentiment earlier, saying federal intervention “is not wanted or needed.” Photo by Gage Skidmore from Surprise, AZ, United States of America, Wikimedia commons.