Tom Homan, the administration’s border czar, said Thursday that federal immigration efforts in Minneapolis will be made “safer” and that officials plan an eventual drawdown of agents from city streets. His comments followed President Trump’s call for a “de‑escalation” after an operation that left two U.S. citizens dead and sparked weeks of unrest. The dispute led Democratic senators to block a spending bill that included billions for homeland security. The Financial Times also reported that firms such as Palantir and Deloitte have received over $22 billion in contracts tied to immigration enforcement.
U.S. Signals Drawdown Of Federal Immigration Agents In Minneapolis After Fatal Operation
Tom Homan, the administration’s border czar, said Thursday that federal immigration operations in Minneapolis would be made “safer” and that officials plan an eventual “drawdown” of agents from city streets.
What Happened
Homan’s remarks followed President Donald Trump’s call for a “de‑escalation” after weeks of unrest triggered by an operation in which two U.S. citizens were killed. The incident has intensified scrutiny of federal immigration tactics and prompted heated political debate.
Political Fallout
The controversy became an immediate legislative flashpoint: Democratic senators on Thursday blocked a spending bill that would have kept the government open past Friday and included billions in funding for homeland security. Lawmakers on both sides have pressed for answers about the operation and the role of federal agents in Minneapolis.
Private Sector Involvement
The unrest has also drawn attention to private firms that have benefited from the administration’s immigration enforcement initiatives. According to the Financial Times, companies such as Palantir and Deloitte have together received more than $22 billion in contracts from government agencies involved in the immigration crackdown.
On the record: Homan said the goal is to make operations safer for the public and for officers, and that an eventual reduction of agents on the streets is planned as conditions permit.
The Department of Homeland Security and other federal agencies have not yet released a full timeline for any drawdown, and investigations into the Minneapolis operation are ongoing. Local officials and community groups continue to call for transparency and accountability as decisions about future deployments are made.
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