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The Trump administration has officially halted a controversial “surge” of immigration enforcement operations in Minnesota.
The decision, announced by top official Tom Homan in Minneapolis, follows intense public backlash and mass protests sparked by the fatal shootings of two U.S. citizens, Renee Good and Alex Pretti, during federal raids last month.
Homan confirmed that a “significant drawdown” of the thousands of federal agents deployed to the state is already in progress and will be completed by next week.
While the administration maintained that the aggressive tactics were part of a targeted mission against criminals, the fatalities led to a national outcry and urgent demands from Democrats for systemic reforms to ICE protocols.
“I have proposed, and President Trump has concurred, that this surge operation conclude,” Homan stated, though he noted that agents would likely be redeployed to other areas of the country.
Despite the withdrawal, Homan emphasised that the administration will continue to “force immigration law,” leaving many to speculate which city might be the next target for similar operations.
Meanwhile, opposition leaders are pushing for new legislation that would require agents to obtain warrants and prohibit the use of face-concealing gear during patrols.
