Minnesota immigration enforcement surge is ending, Trump border tsar says

BBC News - WorldEN 1 min read 100% complete February 12, 2026 at 03:48 PM

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US Border Tsar Tom Homan announced that an immigration enforcement surge in Minnesota is ending, following President Donald Trump's approval of his request to conclude the operation. The surge, which brought over 2,000 immigration officers to the state, was sparked by local officials' cooperation with federal authorities. Nationwide protests were held after two US citizens were killed by federal agents during the operation. Homan stated that Minnesota has become "less of a sanctuary state" since local officials have cooperated more with federal immigration officers. The operation resulted in the arrest of several undocumented immigrants, including those convicted of serious crimes. A small team of personnel will remain to close out and transition command and control back to the field office.

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Brandon Drenon 40% Minneapolis 40% Operation Metro Surge 60% Donald Trump 70% United States 70% Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) 80% Tom Homan ×690% Minnesota ×7100%

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