White House Border Czar Pulls Agents from Minneapolis After Enforcement Surge
Minneapolis, MN - The White House announced Wednesday that 700 federal immigration agents would be withdrawn from Minneapolis following a month-long enforcement surge. According to Time, White House border czar Tom Homan stated at a press conference that the drawdown was possible due to unprecedented cooperation between federal and local officials.
Homan specified that the departing agents would be drawn from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP). However, approximately 2,000 federal law enforcement officers would remain in the area. "This is smart law enforcement, not less law enforcement," Homan said, according to Time.
The announcement comes after a period of heightened tension in Minneapolis. Time reported that the enforcement surge had shaken the city and resulted in two deaths. The presence of federal agents and their activities had sparked scrutiny and debate within the community.
Homan indicated that a complete pullback of federal agents would depend on the city's continued cooperation. The withdrawal marks a shift in the federal government's approach to immigration enforcement in Minneapolis, emphasizing collaboration with local authorities.
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