The Trump administration on Sunday launched a new federal immigration enforcement effort in Massachusetts focused on deporting criminals who entered the country illegally, fulfilling one of President Donald Trump’s promises to prioritize sanctuary cities “because we know we have a problem there,” Border Czar Tom Homan said on Newsmax on Monday.

“I promised from Day 1 and the president said it two months ago. We’re going to prioritize sanctuary cities because we know we have a problem there,” Homan told “The Record with Greta Van Susteren.”

“We know they’re releasing illegal aliens, public safety threats every day back in the community. So, we’re going to send the resources where we know we have a problem. Sanctuary cities are a sanctuary for criminals, but not under President Trump. We’re going to increase resources in sanctuary cities and concentrate on those public safety threats. And not only arresting them but deporting them from the country,” he added.

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