(Minneapolis, February 4, 2026) — The Trump administration will withdraw 700 federal law enforcement agents from Minnesota, according to Border Security Officer Tom Homan. The move comes after Homan praised what he called “unprecedented cooperation” between the federal government and state and local entities in the state.
The Trump administration is partially scaling back its federal immigration enforcement presence in Minnesota, while maintaining a significant investigative force.
- The Trump administration is withdrawing 700 federal law enforcement agents from Minnesota.
- Approximately 2,000 agents will remain in the state to focus on fraud investigations.
- Tom Homan, a key figure in the administration’s immigration policy, stated the administration remains committed to mass deportation.
Federal Agent Withdrawal Announced
Homan announced the partial withdrawal of federal immigration agents during a news conference in Minneapolis. He stated, “We are not giving up on the President’s mission of a mass deportation operation. If you are in the country illegally, if we find you, we will deport you.”
Following the departure of the 700 agents, Homan clarified that around 2,000 agents will continue working in Minnesota, focusing on “dealing with fraud investigations.” He added, “They won’t be going anywhere. They will finish their job.”
Why It Matters
This withdrawal represents a shift in strategy, potentially signaling a reassessment of resource allocation in immigration enforcement. While the administration maintains its commitment to deportation, the focus appears to be narrowing to cases involving fraud, suggesting a prioritization of specific enforcement targets. The “unprecedented cooperation” Homan cited may also indicate a changing dynamic between federal and local authorities regarding immigration enforcement, though the specifics of that cooperation were not detailed.
“We will not turn a blind eye to illegal immigration,” Homan stated, underscoring the administration’s continued focus on border security and immigration enforcement.
Homan, often referred to as “the border czar” of the Trump administration, did not elaborate on the reasons for the withdrawal of the 700 agents.
