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ICE Operations Continue in Minnesota Despite Promised Changes

2/19/2026

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Kessler Highlights ICE Activity

In Minnesota, concerns persist about Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations despite Tom Homan's end-to-surge announcement.
State Senate candidate Dan Kessler reported eight ICE vehicles in Chaska and noted arrests by agents.
Kessler said there has been no change in ICE vehicle numbers.
Nikki Aune, an ICE observer in Blaine, said agents shifted tactics to afternoons.
ICEout.org recorded 78 federal agent sightings statewide, down from 187 the previous week.

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Trump Ends Immigration Operation

U.S. President Donald Trump announced an end to Minnesota immigration enforcement operation that had lasted over two months.
The operation resulted in over 4,000 arrests, including U.S. citizens, and violent confrontations between federal agents and protesters.
Tom Homan, the White House border czar, said the operation was a success and noted a drawdown of forces.
Local Democrats labeled the operation an illegal occupation, while Republicans accused state officials of obstruction.

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Kessler Highlights ICE Activity

In Minnesota, concerns persist about Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations despite Tom Homan's end-to-surge announcement.
State Senate candidate Dan Kessler reported eight ICE vehicles in Chaska and noted arrests by agents.
Kessler said there has been no change in ICE vehicle numbers.
Nikki Aune, an ICE observer in Blaine, said agents shifted tactics to afternoons.
ICEout.org recorded 78 federal agent sightings statewide, down from 187 the previous week.

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