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Trump Negotiates ICE Cuts After Fatal Protester Shootings

2/1/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump is negotiating with Minnesota Governor Tim Walz to cut Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) presence in exchange for state cooperation detaining undocumented immigrants.
The plan would include turning over individuals in custody and ending sanctuary protections.
Tensions rose after two protesters were fatally shot by federal agents, prompting Trump to engage state leaders.
Discrepancies over ICE detainer counts fuel confusion and mistrust among local officials.

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U.S. President Donald Trump is negotiating with Minnesota Governor Tim Walz to cut Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) presence in exchange for state cooperation detaining undocumented immigrants.
The plan would include turning over individuals in custody and ending sanctuary protections.
Tensions rose after two protesters were fatally shot by federal agents, prompting Trump to engage state leaders.
Discrepancies over ICE detainer counts fuel confusion and mistrust among local officials.