Trump Pulls Back 700 Immigration Agents From Minnesota, Keeps Hardline Deportation Push

The Trump administration has begun withdrawing about 700 federal immigration enforcement agents from Minnesota, scaling back a controversial deployment that sparked protests, lawsuits, and clashes with local leaders. Despite the reduction, roughly 2,000 agents will remain in the state, a figure Democratic officials say is still excessive.

White House border czar Tom Homan described the move as a response to improved cooperation from some county sheriffs but stressed that President Donald Trump remains committed to mass deportations nationwide. The operation, known as Operation Metro Surge, was labeled the “largest immigration operation ever” and has drawn sharp criticism following fatal shootings of U.S. citizens, legal challenges from state officials, and widespread public outrage.

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Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey welcomed the partial drawdown but said it falls short of true de-escalation. While Trump hinted at adopting a “softer touch,” his administration insists immigration enforcement will continue daily across the country.

Written by Boom RadioNG