In a fiery address at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) last weekend, Trump administration Border Czar Tom Homan delivered an uncompromising message to those crossing U.S. borders illegally,

and to cities that refuse to cooperate with federal immigration efforts. Homan’s remarks, which included chilling promises to arrest and “wipe” criminal aliens from the country, have once again stirred controversy among political pundits and local officials alike.