Tom Homan, President Donald Trump's border czar, urged Fairfax County authorities to work with Immigration and Customs Enforcement following recent murders allegedly committed by undocumented immigrants. Speaking on Fox News, Homan proposed arrangements similar to those he brokered in Minneapolis to facilitate the transfer of detainees. The comments came amid three high-profile killings in the sanctuary jurisdiction over the past month.
Fairfax County, Virginia, has seen three arrests of undocumented immigrants accused of murders in just over a month. Misael Lopez Gomez, a 28-year-old Guatemalan national, was arrested Friday for allegedly killing his 3-month-old daughter, according to WUSA9. Anibal Armando Chavarria Muy, 38, also from Guatemala, faces charges for stabbing a man to death after his Sunday arrest, as reported by ABC7. Earlier, in February, Abdul Jalloh, a 32-year-old from Sierra Leone with 30 prior arrests, allegedly stabbed 41-year-old Stephanie Minter, leaving her body at a bus stop, officials said. Homan, former ICE director, criticized Fairfax for ignoring ICE detainers during a Thursday appearance on Fox News with Will Cain. He referenced Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger's policies, stating, “Elections have consequences,” and accused sanctuary policies of protecting criminals. Homan suggested local authorities call ICE before releasing detainees, promising officers would take custody without extra holding time, as done in Minneapolis after tensions there. In Minneapolis, Homan secured cooperation from Minnesota officials to hand over undocumented immigrants upon release, strategically positioning ICE agents nearby. He told Cain, “There’s nothing illegal about you calling ICE before you release them, and we’ll be there to take custody.” Homan claimed ICE has arrested thousands of public safety threats in Virginia without local aid, saying cooperation would reduce crime. The Department of Homeland Security tweeted on April 2, 2026, calling for sanctuary politicians to prioritize citizen safety and cooperate with ICE.
