Former Acting ICE Director and current “border czar” Tom Homan appeared on Fox News Monday night, blasting remarks made earlier in the day by U.S. Circuit Judge Patricia Millett during a session of the D.C. Court of Appeals. Millett, an Obama appointee, sparked controversy by claiming that Nazis received more favorable treatment during World War II than members of the violent Tren de Aragua (TdA) gang under the Trump administration.
The judge’s comments came amid ongoing legal battles over the Trump administration’s use of the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 to expedite deportations of suspected foreign terrorists and criminal gang members. During oral arguments, Millett suggested that even Nazi detainees had more legal avenues to contest removal during WWII than some current-day deportees, such as alleged members of TdA—a Venezuelan gang linked to violence across the Americas.
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Homan strongly condemned the comparison during an appearance on The Ingraham Angle, calling Millett’s remarks “inflammatory” and “disgusting.”
“Just an example of an activist judge making a comparison. Are you kidding me? Nazis? What the hell has that got to do with anything?” Homan said. “We’re talking about terrorists being deported from the United States under a legal act—this isn’t about WWII revisionism.”
He added that such remarks are driven by political agendas and aimed at discrediting Trump-era immigration policies.
“It’s another example of an activist judge who wants to push back against the Trump administration, which was given a mandate to remove public safety threats, especially terrorists,” Homan said.
Judge Millett’s controversial comment comes as the Biden administration grapples with ongoing border security challenges. Under President Trump, TdA and similar organizations were labeled as foreign terrorist organizations, allowing for more aggressive enforcement actions.
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In 2024, President Trump invoked the Alien Enemies Act, allowing the government to swiftly deport individuals linked to designated terrorist groups. However, U.S. District Judge James Boasberg halted a deportation flight carrying alleged TdA members to El Salvador, ruling that due process concerns needed to be addressed. He ordered the administration to return the planes.
Homan expressed confidence that the Department of Justice (DOJ) would prevail in defending the policy’s legality.
“The DOJ will win this case, and we’re going to keep doing what we’re doing—prioritizing the removal of illegal aliens who pose national security and public safety threats,” Homan said. “We will do it unapologetically, especially in sanctuary cities that allow these individuals back on the streets.”
Concerns about TdA’s presence in the U.S. have intensified in recent months. Allegations include the gang taking over apartment complexes in Aurora, Colorado, and engaging in kidnappings and murders. Law enforcement agencies have also reported TdA activity in other cities, raising alarms about public safety.
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Meanwhile, the Biden administration has faced sharp criticism from immigration hawks over what they describe as lax enforcement. Despite the millions of border encounters reported by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) under President Biden, a recent report from Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem noted a dramatic drop in daily apprehensions. On February 25, just 200 illegal immigrants were apprehended at the southern border—the lowest single-day total in 15 years.
The clash over deportation powers, national security, and judicial oversight is likely to intensify as the case continues and as immigration remains a central issue heading into the 2024 election cycle.
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