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DHS Scales Back in Minnesota Amid Controversial Protests

2/14/2026

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DHS Scales Back

The Department of Homeland Security reduced operations in Minnesota after deaths of two U.S. citizens linked to enforcement tied to U.S. President Donald Trump’s immigration policies.
Federal officers used rubber bullets and tear gas against protesters, with courts in multiple states deeming these methods inappropriate.
Governor Tim Walz and local officials welcomed DHS actions, citing safety and cooperation.
Protests against these policies persist, particularly among students in Chicago.

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DHS Officers Injured

The Department of Homeland Security reports three federal officers were injured during a protest in Los Angeles, including a concussion and a cut.
The demonstration began outside City Hall and escalated toward a federal building, resulting in confrontations.
The protests reflect ongoing tensions in Southern California over federal immigration policies, and Mayor Karen Bass (Mayor of Los Angeles) previously imposed a curfew to manage them.

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DHS Scales Back

The Department of Homeland Security reduced operations in Minnesota after deaths of two U.S. citizens linked to enforcement tied to U.S. President Donald Trump’s immigration policies.
Federal officers used rubber bullets and tear gas against protesters, with courts in multiple states deeming these methods inappropriate.
Governor Tim Walz and local officials welcomed DHS actions, citing safety and cooperation.
Protests against these policies persist, particularly among students in Chicago.

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