Tom Homan, the border czar, has strongly countered claims made by Florida’s Democratic Senate candidate, Angie Nixon. She suggested that agents from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) might engage in racial profiling against Black Americans. Homan dismissed these allegations as “ridiculous,” firmly stating that immigration officials do not make arrests based on racial identity.

Homan emphasized, “We don’t arrest people based on the color of their skin. I’m actually an equal opportunity deporter. I deported people to 180 countries last year.” He made these comments during a segment on “Saturday in America.”

He further clarified, “I don’t care if you’re from Asia, you’re from Europe, or you’re from other countries. If you’re in the country illegally, you will be deported, regardless of the color of your skin.” This statement underscores his firm stance on immigration law enforcement.

Angie Nixon, who recently emerged victorious in Florida’s Democratic primary, prioritizes dismantling detention centers and abolishing ICE as part of her campaign agenda. She views both mass incarceration and deportation as grave “moral failures” that need to be addressed.

According to her campaign website, Nixon further argues that ICE “cannot be trusted with the power it has,” advocating for the dismantling of what she describes as the agency’s “terror tactics.”

“It’s just lie, after lie, after lie, to try to vilify the men and women of ICE,” Homan said.

Nixon made additional remarks on a recent episode of the “QNA: Questions Need Answers” podcast, where she said Republicans are “literally trying to kill us” and further criticized ICE.

“Like, actually state-sanctioned violence. They’ve been doing it in the Black community. And they’re doing it even more so now with ICE. ICE is now a weaponized paramilitary force that is designed to terrorize us,” she said.

Homan doubled down in defense of the federal immigration agency, maintaining that agents follow the law when conducting enforcement operations.

“That’s a ridiculous statement,” Homan said. “We don’t racially profile. Everybody we talk to, we have reasonable suspicion of aliens to talk to them and to arrest them we need probable cause. That’s what the law says. And that’s what we do.”

The border czar blamed sanctuary policies for incidents of violence that have occurred during enforcement operations, like Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, who was fatally shot in July as agents tried to arrest him in Houston.

Homan argued that the policies increase risks associated with immigration enforcement, saying they prevent agents from taking custody of illegal immigrants while they are incarcerated, forcing officers to instead conduct arrests in communities.

“What sanctuary cities do is not only… give sanctuaries to criminals, it makes the community less safe because they’re releasing public safety threats back into the public,” he said.

“It puts our officers at greater risk. It puts the alien at greater risk because anything can happen during a street arrest,” Homan added.

The Department of Homeland Security similarly rejected Nixon’s racial profiling allegations, telling Fox News Digital on Friday that her comments are “disgusting, reckless and categorically FALSE.”

DHS also said immigration status determines who is targeted for enforcement, not race or ethnicity.

Shelley Fabares, a celebrated actress of stage and screen, passed away on Saturday, August 22, at the age of 82.

Fabares, who left an indelible mark on Hollywood, was renowned for her charming performances alongside Elvis Presley in three films and for memorable roles in television classics like Coach and The Donna Reed Show.

She also made a notable guest appearance in the beloved sitcom Mork & Mindy, which starred the late comedic genius Robin Williams.

Her family shared the news of her passing with People magazine, noting that she died peacefully in Los Angeles, surrounded by her closest family and friends.

Highlighting her storied career and the love she shared in her personal life, her family, including her husband, M*A*S*H star Mike Farrell, reflected on the lasting impression Fabares made on those who knew her well.

The star, who received a liver transplant in 2000 after she was diagnosed with autoimmune hepatitis, is survived by her husband, her stepchildren and the rest of their family. 

‘To her family and friends, Shelley was a source of love, strength, laughter, and comfort,’ Fabares’ family stated via the outlet.

‘She was a devoted wife, cherished stepmother, daughter, sister, niece, aunt, family member, and loyal friend whose warmth, generosity, humor, and grace made an enduring difference in the lives of everyone who knew her. She had a remarkable ability to make people feel welcomed, valued, and cared for.’ 

‘For millions, Shelley was a beloved actress whose work became part of the fabric of American television and film,’ the family of the late star continued. 

‘From her memorable role as Mary Stone on The Donna Reed Show, where she also launched a successful recording career with her number one hit, Johnny Angel, to her appearances opposite Elvis Presley in three films, her beloved role on Coach, and her many other television and film performances, she brought talent, intelligence, and warmth to every performance.’

‘But to those closest to her, her greatest legacy was personal: the love she gave so freely, the friendships she treasured, and the family bonds she held dear,’ they added.

Gushing about Fabares, her husband and her family also said they ‘will remember Shelley for her kindness, loyalty, wit, courage and beautiful spirit.’

‘We will miss her deeply — not only as a celebrated performer, but as the loving and extraordinary person she was in our everyday lives,’ her family continued. 

‘We are heartbroken by her loss, yet profoundly grateful for the years we shared with her and for the joy, compassion, and love she brought to so many,’ they added. 

‘We ask that our family’s privacy be respected as we grieve. We take comfort in knowing that Shelley’s work and the memories she created with those who loved her will continue to live on.’

She famously starred opposite Presley in the 1967 musical comedy Clambake and was known for her television role as Mary on The Donna Reed Show. 

Fabares was born in Santa Monica, and her career in entertainment kicked off when she was still a toddler. 

Fabares’ mother got her started modeling at the age of three, and she later made her television debut at just age 10 in 1954 as part of Letter to Loretta. 

Fabares, who also had an aunt working as an actress, previously discussed growing up and working as a child actress. 

‘It’s hard to know who you are and what you are,’ she told The Roanoke Times in 1994. 

‘The things that go into the making of a child — you’re not totally disciplined, you don’t always behave, you have a sense of freedom — those things are not allowed on a set.’ 

In 1958, she first played the part of Mary Stone, the teenage daughter of the titular star Donna and Dr. Alex (Carl Betz) on The Donna Reed Show. 

She later started her singing career after Reed’s husband producer Tony Owen, encouraged her and her onscreen brother Paul Peterson to incorporate singing into the show. 

Fabares’ song Johnny Angel debuted in 1962 and quickly became No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. 

Throughout her career, Fabares released a total of four albums. 

She was also previously married to music producer Lou Adler. Fabares and Adler were married for two years before they called it quits in 1966 but only later filed for divorce in 1978 and finalized their legal separation in 1980.

In 1965, she starred in her first movie with Presley in Girl Happy. 

They would also work together again in the 1966 film Spinout and Clambake the following year. 

Her television appearances include Brian’s Song in 1971, One Day at a Time alongside her aunt and The Practice in 1976. 

She also appeared on Police Story, The Rockford Files, The Love Boat and Murder, She Wrote. 

She married Farrell, now 87, in 1984 at an intimate wedding held at the home of her aunt.