Career Timeline of Tom Homan: Major Achievements and Milestones

How Tom Homan built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Thomas Douglas Homan is an American law enforcement officer who has served in various roles related to immigration and border security. He was the acting director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) from January 2017 to June 2018. Homan served in both the Obama and first Trump administrations. In November 2024, Donald Trump designated Homan as "border czar" in anticipation of a second Trump presidency.

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1983: Homan Becomes Police Officer

In 1983, Tom Homan began his career as a police officer in West Carthage.

1984: Homan Joins Immigration and Naturalization Service

In 1984, Tom Homan joined the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service, later serving as a Border Patrol agent, investigator, and supervisor.

2003: Homan Serves as Supervisor on Texas Border

In 2003, Tom Homan served as a supervisor on the Texas border with Mexico.

2012: Ragsdale Deputy Director

In 2012, Daniel Ragsdale had been in the position of Deputy Director, which was the role he was demoted to when Homan was appointed acting ICE director on January 30, 2017.

2013: Homan Appointed Executive Associate Director at ICE

In 2013, President Barack Obama appointed Tom Homan as Immigration and Customs Enforcement's executive associate director of enforcement and removal operations.

2016: ICE Arrests Before Homan

In May 2017, Tom Homan announced that ICE had arrested 41,319 people between Inauguration Day and the end of April, marking a 38% increase from the same period in 2016.

January 2017: Homan Appointed Acting ICE Director

In January 2017, Tom Homan began his tenure as acting director of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

January 30, 2017: Homan Appointed as Acting ICE Director

On January 30, 2017, President Trump appointed Tom Homan as acting director of ICE, replacing Daniel Ragsdale.

May 2017: ICE Arrests Increase

In May 2017, Tom Homan announced that ICE had arrested 41,319 people between Inauguration Day and the end of April, marking a 38% increase from the same period in 2016.

November 14, 2017: Trump Nominates Homan for ICE Director

On November 14, 2017, President Trump nominated Tom Homan for ICE director.

June 2018: Homan Retires as Acting ICE Director

In June 2018, Tom Homan retired as acting ICE director.

June 2018: End of Homan's Tenure as Acting ICE Director

In June 2018, Tom Homan's tenure as acting director of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) came to an end.

2018: Homan Begins Contributing to Fox News

After 2018, Tom Homan began contributing to Fox News as a commentator.

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2018: Homan Becomes Fox News Commentator

After 2018, Tom Homan started working as a commentator for Fox News.

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March 2020: Homan Publishes Book

In March 2020, Tom Homan published "Defend the Border and Save Lives: Solving Our Most Important Humanitarian and Security Crisis".

February 2022: Homan Joins Heritage Foundation

In February 2022, Tom Homan joined the Heritage Foundation and became a contributor to its Project 2025.

2022: Homan Joins Heritage Foundation

In 2022, Tom Homan joined the Heritage Foundation and became a contributor to Project 2025.

November 10, 2024: Trump Announces Homan as Border Czar

On November 10, 2024, President-elect Trump announced that Tom Homan would join his incoming administration as the "border czar" to oversee the deportation of illegal aliens.

November 2024: Homan Designated Border Czar

In November 2024, Donald Trump designated Tom Homan as "border czar" for what would have been Trump's second presidency.

2025: Homan Contributes to Project 2025

In February 2022, Tom Homan became a contributor to the Heritage Foundation's Project 2025, which proposes mass arrests, detentions and deportations of illegal immigrants across the nation.