Homan announces end to Minnesota immigration crackdown
https://apnews.com/live/trump-immigration-climate-change-2-12-2026
Federal authorities announce end to Minnesota immigration crackdown
Edited By CURTIS YEE and BERNARD MCGHEE
Updated 8:24 AM CST, February 12, 2026
The immigration crackdown in Minnesota that led to mass detentions, protests and two deaths is coming to an end, border czar Tom Homan said Thursday.
As a result of our efforts here Minnesota is now less of a sanctuary state for criminals, Homan said at a news conference.
I have proposed and President Trump has concurred, that this surge operation conclude, he continued.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement launched Operation Metro Surge on Dec. 1.
Federal authorities say the sweeps focused on the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area have led to the arrest of more than 4,000 people. While the Trump administration has called those arrested dangerous criminal illegal aliens, many people with no criminal records, including children and U.S. citizens, have also been detained.
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