The United States government announced the immediate withdrawal of 700 federal immigration agents from the state of Minnesota, a move that has reignited debate over the country’s immigration policies and enforcement operations. The decision was confirmed by Tom Homan, the White House’s border strategy chief, following weeks of protests and clashes in Minneapolis and St. Paul, where immigration raids sparked tensions with local authorities and residents.
According to Homan, the agents will be pulled out “effective immediately” after cooperation agreements were reached between federal, state, and local officials. The reduction represents about one quarter of the personnel deployed in the operation, although approximately 2,000 agents will remain in the state carrying out immigration enforcement duties.
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The shift in strategy comes amid controversy surrounding two fatal shootings in Minneapolis linked to the presence of agents and protests against them, increasing political and social pressure on the White House to adjust its approach.
What does this reduction mean for immigration policy in Minnesota?
The partial withdrawal aims to ease tensions with local communities, while the administration insists that immigration operations will continue with the remaining agents.
