Tom Homan, recently appointed as Donald Trump's border czar, has emphasized a strict mass deportation policy aimed at illegal immigrants, claiming no comfort for those in the country illegally. His statements have sparked controversy, particularly regarding potential deportations of U.S. citizens tied to undocumented family members. Homan insists that public safety and national security will guide deportation efforts, focusing on criminal undertakings rather than mixed-status families. His past tenure as ICE director was marked by controversial family separation policies, raising concerns among immigration advocates about the impact of future operations.