Trump Administration to Decrease Immigration Agents in Minnesota

The Trump administration is set to scale back the number of federal immigration enforcement agents in Minnesota by 700, White House border czar Tom Homan announced. Yet, around 2,000 agents will stay on the ground, a move that follows heightened cooperation from state sheriffs managing county jails.

The decision comes amid widespread protests and legal battles challenging the increase in enforcement activities in the region. Despite the partial drawdown, Homan emphasizes that President Donald Trump is committed to continuing immigration enforcement and mass deportations.

While some Minnesota jails aid in transferring custody of detained migrants, others, including Minneapolis, resist involvement, arguing it compromises public safety. The state, governed by Democrats, has legally opposed the administration's surge, which has led to the deaths of two citizens during federal operations.