Minnesota Sees Immediate Drawdown of 700 Immigration Officers
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MINNEAPOLIS — Federal border czar Tom Homan announced Wednesday that the administration will immediately withdraw 700 immigration enforcement officers from Minnesota after state and local officials agreed to transfer custody of arrested immigrants to federal authorities. Homan said roughly 3,000 agents had been deployed in recent weeks across Minnesota amid protests following two fatal shootings involving federal officers; about 2,000 officers will remain. He cited increased cooperation from county jails and local law enforcement as the reason for the drawdown and said the operation will continue until federal goals are met this week. Based on 8 articles reviewed and supporting research.
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- 1. Federal immigration operation deploys roughly 3,000 officers to Minnesota.
- 2. Two fatal shootings involving federal officers (including Alex Pretti) spark protests.
- 3. Tom Homan assumes leadership of the operation and negotiates with local leaders.
- 4. County jails and local authorities increase cooperation by handing over arrested immigrants.
- 5. Homan announces immediate drawdown of 700 officers while ~2,000 remain.
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