US border chief says ending ICE deportation surge in Minnesota

Al JazeeraCenterEN 1 min read 100% complete February 12, 2026 at 05:58 PM

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In February 2026, US border security chief Tom Homan announced the end of a controversial immigration crackdown in Minnesota. The operation, led by ICE, resulted in mass detentions, protests, and two deaths. While Homan stated the Minnesota surge was ending, he emphasized the Trump administration's commitment to continuing mass deportations nationwide. The crackdown in Minnesota had drawn significant criticism and public attention due to its scale and impact. The reasons for ending the specific operation in Minnesota were not detailed, but Homan maintained the administration's broader deportation policies remained in effect.

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Tom Homan ×2100% United States ×3100% Minnesota ×2100% Trump administration 100%

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United States

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