Following weeks of heightened tensions and two reported protest-related deaths,federal authorities have begun to scale back a large immigration enforcement deployment in Minneapolis,Minnesota. The move, announced Wednesday by President Trump’s border czar Tom Homan, signals a potential shift in strategy regarding federal immigration policy and its impact on local communities. The withdrawal of approximately 700 officers comes amid increased scrutiny over tactics employed during recent raids targeting undocumented migrants across the state.
Federal authorities have begun scaling back a large-scale deployment of officers in Minneapolis, Minnesota, following weeks of heightened tensions and increased scrutiny over tactics used during immigration enforcement operations.
Tom Homan, the border czar appointed by President Donald Trump, announced the “immediate” withdrawal of 700 immigration officers on Wednesday, February 4, 2026. The move comes after weeks of federal raids targeting undocumented migrants in the state, and following the deaths of two protesters during confrontations with federal agents.
Homan cited improved cooperation with local authorities as the reason for the reduced federal presence. “We’ve never had this type of cooperation,” he said during a press conference, though he did not specify whether the withdrawal applies only to Minneapolis or the entire state of Minnesota. The development underscores the delicate balance between federal immigration enforcement and local community relations.
For weeks, thousands of federal law enforcement officers, including armed agents wearing face coverings, have conducted widespread raids across Minnesota in an effort to deport undocumented migrants – a key priority for President Trump during his second term.
“We have made significant progress,” Homan stated, releasing figures from the operations. He reported 139 arrests for assault, 87 for sex crimes, and 28 related to gang membership.
The increased federal activity had sparked protests and criticism from local officials and community groups concerned about the aggressive tactics employed by federal agents. The announcement could influence future diplomatic talks regarding immigration policy and federal-local cooperation.
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