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Border Czar Unveils New Immigration Guidelines for Minnesota

1/30/2026

Summary

Story summary

Tom Homan, Border Czar, announced guidelines for federal immigration operations in Minnesota.
The draft memo directs agents to target only immigrants with criminal records and to avoid engaging with protestors.
Homan said federal agents would withdraw from communities if they gain access to local jails.
He noted discussions with Governor Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison to ensure public safety and reduce tensions.

History

Historical Context

The Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965, signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson on October 3, abolished national origin quotas that had favored Northern and Western Europeans since the 1920s. This landmark legislation increased immigration from Asia and Africa, reshaping the U.S. demographic landscape. Today, ongoing immigration debates, such as those led by Tom Homan in Minnesota, reflect the complexities of balancing enforcement and community relations.

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Story summary

Tom Homan, Border Czar, announced guidelines for federal immigration operations in Minnesota.
The draft memo directs agents to target only immigrants with criminal records and to avoid engaging with protestors.
Homan said federal agents would withdraw from communities if they gain access to local jails.
He noted discussions with Governor Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison to ensure public safety and reduce tensions.

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