The Trump Administration announced Thursday it would end its large-scale immigration enforcement operation in Minneapolis, following widespread protests and the shooting deaths of two people by federal agents. The decision came after a surge of immigration officials into Minnesota as part of "Operation Metro Surge," which had drawn criticism for its use of force, according to Time.
President Trump dispatched his top immigration advisor, Tom Homan, to Minnesota late last month to address the growing unrest, Time reported. Homan met with Governor Tim Walz, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, and other state leaders to discuss the situation. The operation, previously under the leadership of Border Patrol commander Gregory Bovino, was reassigned.
The announcement followed a tumultuous period marked by public outcry and demonstrations. The presence of federal agents and the tactics employed during Operation Metro Surge sparked significant controversy. "Many Americans were shocked and disturbed," according to Vox, referencing an image of a child being taken away.
Meanwhile, six Republican House members broke ranks with President Trump, voting with Democrats to repeal his tariffs on Canada, Time reported. The dissenting Republicans joined all but one Democrat in supporting a resolution put forward by Democratic Rep. Gregory Meeks of New York. Meeks argued the resolution would lower the cost of living for American families. "Will you keep prices high out of loyalty to Donald Trump?" he questioned.
The political landscape was further complicated by economic concerns. The latest jobs report painted a mixed picture, according to Vox, with the numbers for the previous month coming in higher than economists had predicted.
Furthermore, the second Trump administration has been a reckoning for America, and perhaps especially for America's Christians, according to Vox. The deployment of masked paramilitary thugs to enforce policies has been a point of contention.
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