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politics29m ago
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin refuses to commit to following court orders
- Mullin refused to commit to obeying all future court orders during a Senate hearing, saying courts are politicized.
- Mullin stated the department would not break the law, but avoided a blanket pledge to follow every court order.
- The hearing occurred as DHS funding and immigration enforcement were under review ahead of the World Cup.
- Mullin acknowledged past remarks by Kristi Noem about Minneapolis shootings were inaccurate.
- The hearing touched on training and potential staffing changes for border and immigration officers.
- Mullin warned of potential actions in Newark if needed to manage security around detention facilities.
- Mullin reaffirmed DHS’s intent to restore training days for new recruits next month.
- The exchange occurred as lawmakers debated immigration enforcement funding through the end of Trump’s term.
- House testing and security concerns were linked to events like the World Cup and related travel.
- The testimony also addressed broader concerns about ICE and CBP operations and the use of force.
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