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White House border czar says 700 federal agents will leave Minnesota

February 4, 2026

The Trump administration announced the withdrawal of 700 federal immigration agents from Minnesota, reducing their presence significantly but still maintaining around 2,000 agents in the state. This move by White House border czar Tom Homan is part of an effort to decrease federal immigration enforcement levels back to those prior to December's 'Operation Metro Surge', which has faced criticism following related incidents of violence and protests.

White House border czar says 700 federal agents will leave Minnesota

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700 federal immigration agents will be withdrawn from Minnesota.
Approximately 2,000 agents will remain, still above typical levels.
The withdrawal is part of a plan to reduce federal immigration presence to pre-'Operation Metro Surge' levels.
The operation has been linked to violence and nationwide protests.
The removals will begin immediately and include agents from ICE and Border Patrol.

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White House border czar says 700 federal agents will leave Minnesota

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