By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/700-immigration-officers-to-leave-minnesota-immediately-homan-announces Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter 700 immigration officers to leave Minnesota immediately, Homan announces Nation Feb 4, 2026 9:34 AM EST MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Trump administration is reducing the number of immigration enforcement officers in Minnesota after state and local officials agreed to cooperate by turning over arrested immigrants, border czar Tom Homan said Wednesday. WATCH LIVE: Border czar Tom Homan holds news conference in Minneapolis on immigration enforcement About 700 federal agents will be withdrawn from the immigration operation around Minnesota, Homan said during a news conference. Roughly 3,000 federal officers are currently deployed in the state. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now By — Associated Press Associated Press
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Trump administration is reducing the number of immigration enforcement officers in Minnesota after state and local officials agreed to cooperate by turning over arrested immigrants, border czar Tom Homan said Wednesday. WATCH LIVE: Border czar Tom Homan holds news conference in Minneapolis on immigration enforcement About 700 federal agents will be withdrawn from the immigration operation around Minnesota, Homan said during a news conference. Roughly 3,000 federal officers are currently deployed in the state. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now