US border security chief withdrawing 700 immigration agents from Minnesota

Al JazeeraCenterEN 4 min read 100% complete by Joseph StepanskyFebruary 4, 2026 at 04:49 PM
US border security chief withdrawing 700 immigration agents from Minnesota

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US border security chief Tom Homan announced the withdrawal of 700 immigration enforcement personnel from Minnesota, effective immediately. The decision follows increased cooperation agreements with local authorities, particularly regarding detaining individuals at county jails. Homan, sent to Minnesota after protests over the killings of two US citizens by immigration agents in January, cited the need for fewer officers due to the collaboration. Despite the drawdown, Homan emphasized that immigration enforcement operations will continue in Minnesota and across the country, aligning with President Trump's mass deportation goals. Reforms implemented since Homan's arrival include consolidating ICE and CBP under a single chain of command.

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