Agents in Minneapolis could be pulled back if local officials cooperate, border tsar says

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 4 min read 100% complete January 29, 2026 at 10:06 PM

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Following the fatal shootings of two U.S. citizens by federal agents in Minneapolis, the Trump administration is considering reducing its presence in the city if local officials cooperate with federal authorities. White House Border Tsar Tom Homan stated the immigration enforcement operation would continue, but in a more "targeted" manner. The deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti have sparked protests and criticism, with Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, both Democrats, calling for a complete withdrawal of federal agents. The state has also requested a federal judge halt "Operation Metro Surge," involving approximately 3,000 DHS officers. The administration has criticized Minneapolis' "sanctuary city policy" and demands more cooperation from state and local officials, though specific demands remain unclear.

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Alex Pretti ×250% Renee Good ×250% Operation Metro Surge 60% Department of Homeland Security (DHS) 60% United States 60% Tim Walz ×370% Donald Trump ×370% Minnesota ×270% Jacob Frey ×370% Tom Homan ×590% Minneapolis ×690%

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federal agents 90% immigration enforcement 80% minneapolis 80% cooperation 70% draw down 70% trump administration 60% sanctuary city policy 50% operation metro surge 50% tim walz 40% jacob frey 40%