Trump’s border tsar Homan says ‘small’ security force will remain in Minnesota

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Associated PressFebruary 15, 2026 at 08:00 PM

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White House border official Tom Homan announced the Trump administration is reducing its immigration enforcement surge in Minnesota's Twin Cities area. Over 1,000 immigration agents have already left, with hundreds more scheduled to depart soon, returning the area to its original ICE footprint. A small security force will remain temporarily to protect remaining agents and respond to potential disruptions. Agents will continue investigating fraud allegations and the church protest. The operation, known as "Operation Metro Surge," was the Department of Homeland Security's largest immigration enforcement operation ever, but faced criticism after two U.S. citizens were killed.

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