Tom Homan, a senior official at the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), also known as the Border Czar, has addressed President Donald Trump‘s comments regarding the possible arrest of California Governor Gavin Newsom.

What Happened: In a recent interview with CBS News, Homan addressed Trump’s statement about arresting Newsom. He stated that the comment was taken ‘out of context’ and that there are currently ‘no intentions’ and no grounds to arrest the governor.

“They haven’t crossed a line yet, but like any other U.S. citizen if you cross that line I don’t care who they are. The governor, the mayor, whatever — when you commit a crime against ICE officers, we will seek prosecution,” Homan said.

When questioned if Newsom had done anything to obstruct ICE officers, Homan referred the matter to the Department of Justice (DOJ), stating that it would be their duty to investigate and prosecute any potential crimes.

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Amid this tumultuous situation, Homan’s clarification provides some insight into the potential legal actions that could unfold in the coming days.

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