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Trump's Border Czar Demands Local Cooperation on Immigration

2/2/2026

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Homan Advocates Enforcement

Tom Homan, U.S. President Donald Trump’s border czar, said Minnesota's immigration enforcement will shrink only with local cooperation.
He described a "zero tolerance" policy for protesters obstructing federal agents.
Homan reaffirmed Trump's commitment to immigration enforcement and aims to cooperate with local jails to detain immigrants.
Homan met Governor Tim Walz, who agreed to dialogue about fatal shootings, and Mayor Jacob Frey said Minneapolis will not enforce federal immigration laws.

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Homan Promotes Dialogue

Tom Homan's Minnesota efforts aim to ease tensions after Operation Metro Surge.
Operation Metro Surge resulted in two civilian deaths, including ICU nurse Alex Pretti.
Alex Plechash, Republican Party chairman, says Homan's presence fosters dialogue between federal and state leaders.
State officials continue to demand greater oversight of federal immigration practices amid ongoing legal challenges from local officials.

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Historical Context

Operation Metro Surge, initiated by ICE in January 2026, aimed to apprehend undocumented immigrants in Minnesota, leading to widespread protests and significant backlash from local leaders like Governor Tim Walz and Mayor Jacob Frey. The operation resulted in two civilian deaths, including ICU nurse Alex Pretti, highlighting ongoing tensions between federal immigration policies and local governance, and prompting legal challenges from state officials.

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Homan Advocates Enforcement

Tom Homan, U.S. President Donald Trump’s border czar, said Minnesota's immigration enforcement will shrink only with local cooperation.
He described a "zero tolerance" policy for protesters obstructing federal agents.
Homan reaffirmed Trump's commitment to immigration enforcement and aims to cooperate with local jails to detain immigrants.
Homan met Governor Tim Walz, who agreed to dialogue about fatal shootings, and Mayor Jacob Frey said Minneapolis will not enforce federal immigration laws.

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