Mullin’s Quiet ICE Faces New Crisis | Raleigh News

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, aiming to keep his department out of the headlines after a turbulent predecessor, now faces a firestorm just months into office. Three deaths in ICE encounters within a week have thrust him into the spotlight, forcing him to navigate the White House’s push for mass deportations, congressional pressure, and rising urban tensions. While Mullin’s quiet, low-profile approach — starting with hurricane relief instead of raids — initially succeeded in reducing media scrutiny, recent shootings in Houston, Maine, and Florida have reignited controversy. ICE paused vehicle stops after the second shooting, angering Trump supporters, prompting the president to publicly defend traffic stops. Mullin echoed the president’s stance, but the future of enforcement remains uncertain — caught between de-escalation and political pressure, Mullin’s leadership is being tested in real time. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/296f0b8f5f268755