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ICE Withdraws from Minnesota – Trump Approves 'Border Czar's' Request

Published February 12, 2026, 17:20
ICE Withdraws from Minnesota – Trump Approves 'Border Czar's' Request

The Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency is withdrawing from Minnesota following a request from the so-called 'border czar,' Tom Homan, which was approved by President Donald Trump. Homan stated that Minnesota is no longer a sanctuary for immigrants, as local authorities are now cooperating more closely with federal agencies. The decision comes after a recent increase in ICE personnel, which sparked protests in the US, particularly following the shooting deaths of two American citizens by federal agents in January. ICE's withdrawal from Minnesota marks a shift in the federal government's approach to immigration in the region.