Tom Homan, President-elect Donald Trump's incoming border czar, revealed that the detention and separation of migrant families will be reinstated under the new administration.

In a recent interview with The Washington Post, Homan explained that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) will seek to house parents with children in tent facilities. He also emphasized that the government will not hesitate to deport parents living in the U.S. illegally, even if their children are U.S. citizens. As a result, families will be forced to choose between leaving the country together or separating. "This is the issue," Homan remarked. "They knew they were here illegally, and they chose to have a child, putting their family in this position."

Homan also stated that the government will need to establish family-friendly detention centers, with the number of beds required depending on the data. As border czar, Homan will not oversee ICE operations directly but will collaborate with Kristi L. Noem, the governor of South Dakota, who will head the Department of Homeland Security.

When asked about the timeline for implementing these policies, Trump has consistently mentioned that mass deportations will be a priority starting on his first day in office.

Regarding the creation of new detention facilities, Trump remarked in an interview with TIME for its Person of the Year article, "Well, there might be. Whatever it takes to get them out. I don’t care. Honestly, whatever it takes to get them out." He indicated that the need for new camps may be minimal, as he plans to expedite the deportation process. Trump also threatened to cut economic ties or impose sanctions on countries that refuse to accept deported individuals.

When asked about potentially reinstating the family separation policy, Trump suggested it may not be necessary because his administration plans to deport entire families, even those with U.S. citizen children. In essence, families will face the difficult choice of whether to stay together or separate, with U.S. citizen children having to decide whether to remain or join their deported family members.