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Trump's Immigration Agent Cuts Spark Minnesota Negotiation Struggles

2/5/2026

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Negotiations between Democrats and U.S. President Donald Trump over immigration enforcement in Minnesota face challenges.
A deal on new restrictions appears unlikely despite bipartisan push.
Trump announced a reduction of 700 immigration enforcement agents in Minnesota, leaving about 2,000.
Governor Tim Walz and Mayor Jacob Frey welcomed the reduction but urged an end to aggressive operations amid protests and legal challenges.

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Story summary

Negotiations between Democrats and U.S. President Donald Trump over immigration enforcement in Minnesota face challenges.
A deal on new restrictions appears unlikely despite bipartisan push.
Trump announced a reduction of 700 immigration enforcement agents in Minnesota, leaving about 2,000.
Governor Tim Walz and Mayor Jacob Frey welcomed the reduction but urged an end to aggressive operations amid protests and legal challenges.