Sun Jan 26 14:10:00 UTC 2025: ## Former ICE Official’s Early Career Marked by Migrant Tragedy
**Dallas, TX** – A 2003 tragedy involving the deaths of 19 migrants, including a child, in a sweltering lorry in south Texas profoundly impacted the career of Tom Homan, a key figure in the creation of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), according to his 2020 memoir. Homan, then involved in establishing ICE within the newly formed Department of Homeland Security, was called away from a Dallas speaking engagement by the emergency. The incident, recounted by Homan as a pivotal moment in shaping his views, underscored his belief that illegal immigration is not a victimless crime. The incident highlights the human cost of border crossings and remains a stark reminder of the challenges faced by immigration enforcement agencies.
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