Minnesota to shed 700 federal immigration agents as crackdown pivots

Federal border czar Tom Homan announced an immediate drawdown of 700 federal agents in Minnesota, reducing the Operation Metro Surge presence to about 2,000 agents while keeping security personnel. He said the move aims to end the surge with continued cooperation from local authorities, but local officials and residents warn of ongoing disruption, fear, and detentions affecting communities, schools, and the economy.