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Tom Homan Vows ICE Will Enforce Immigration Laws in Twin Cities "Without Apology"

Tom Homan told reporters he will "enforce the laws of this country without apology" in the Twin Cities, responding to local objections to I.C.E. activity. The statement comes amid a federal audit that found nearly one-third of Minnesota's non-domiciled commercial driver’s licenses may be improperly issued and a Department of Transportation demand to rescind them within 30 days or face up to $30.4 million in funding cuts. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem also alleged a high level of visa fraud at a 2025 Cabinet meeting. Homan described a coordinated federal "all-of-government" enforcement approach involving I.C.E., CBP, the FBI, DEA and ATF.

04:00 PM, 12/03/2025Politics
Tom Homan Vows ICE Will Enforce Immigration Laws in Twin Cities "Without Apology"

Former federal immigration official Tom Homan pushed back at Minneapolis' mayor during a Fox News interview, saying federal authorities will enforce immigration laws in the Twin Cities "without apology." The exchange came as Minnesota faces increased federal scrutiny over licenses and visa administration.

Federal scrutiny and state consequences

Federal officials have flagged an audit finding that roughly one-third of Minnesota's non-domiciled commercial driver’s licenses may have been issued improperly. The U.S. Department of Transportation has given the state 30 days to rescind those licenses or risk losing up to $30.4 million in federal highway funding.

At a 2025 Cabinet meeting, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem asserted that about 50% of Minnesota’s visas are fraudulent and criticized state officials, saying some individuals "never should have been in this country." These allegations have heightened political and legal pressure on state and local authorities.

Homan outlines an "all-of-government" approach

Asked when I.C.E. might "make its presence really known" in the Twin Cities, Homan declined to give a specific timetable but said the Trump administration planned a coordinated enforcement strategy. He described involvement by I.C.E., Customs and Border Protection, the FBI, the DEA and the ATF to pursue criminal prosecutions alongside immigration actions.

"We're going to enforce the laws of this country without apology, including in the Twin Cities," Homan said. He added that when arrests involve drugs or firearms, the relevant federal agencies would be positioned to prosecute criminal cases prior to immigration removal proceedings.

Conflict with local leaders

The comments followed criticism from Minneapolis' mayor, who described I.C.E. raids as "not American" and accused them of "terrorizing certain groups." Homan sharply rebuked the city's police chief for advising residents to be cautious about masked individuals who might not be law enforcement, calling the chief's stance "shameful" for not partnering with federal authorities to target criminals.

The situation raises practical and legal questions about cooperation between federal immigration agencies and local law enforcement, as well as the political stakes for state officials facing potential loss of federal funds.

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