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Former ICE Official Critiques Minneapolis Immigration Tactics

1/29/2026

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Darius Reeves, a retired U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) official, criticized Minneapolis immigration enforcement as poorly planned and may not survive in its current form.
Two fatal incidents involving federal agents sparked protests and scrutiny of the Trump administration's tactics.
Reeves argued that involving Border Patrol agents in urban areas led to operational failures.
He said past administrations prioritized discretion and planning, while the current approach undermines public trust.

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Darius Reeves, a retired U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) official, criticized Minneapolis immigration enforcement as poorly planned and may not survive in its current form.
Two fatal incidents involving federal agents sparked protests and scrutiny of the Trump administration's tactics.
Reeves argued that involving Border Patrol agents in urban areas led to operational failures.
He said past administrations prioritized discretion and planning, while the current approach undermines public trust.