Florida Democratic Senate nominee Angie Nixon said ICE racially profiles Black Americans and called the agency “weaponized” and violent. Border czar Tom Homan rejected the allegation as “ridiculous,” saying ICE follows legal standards and arrests/deportations are not based on skin color. He also argued sanctuary policies can lead to riskier street arrests.
WHO:Border czar Tom Homan; Florida Democratic Senate nominee Angie Nixon
WHAT:Homan publicly disputes Nixon’s claims that ICE racially profiles Black Americans and defends ICE’s legal standards and arrest practices.
WHEN:Reported Aug 24, 2026 at 11:09 AM ET
WHERE:Tampa, FL
WHY:Nixon’s recent campaign remarks and podcast comments alleging ICE racially profiles Black Americans prompted Homan’s rebuttal.
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