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Minnesota Agreed to Greater Cooperation, Paving Way for Reduction of Federal Agents: Homan

‘We are not surrendering our mission at all, we’re just doing [it] smarter,’ Homan said.
Minnesota Agreed to Greater Cooperation, Paving Way for Reduction of Federal Agents: Homan
Border czar Tom Homan speaks during a news conference about ongoing immigration enforcement operations in Minneapolis, Minn., on Jan. 29, 2026. Scott Olson/Getty Images
Emel Akan
Emel Akan
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White House border czar Tom Homan said on Jan. 29 that he has made significant progress during his meetings in Minneapolis, allowing for the drawdown of federal agents and the conduct of “targeted enforcement operations” in the city.

Speaking during a press conference in Minneapolis, Homan said state and city officials agreed to honor Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detainers in prisons, which will allow for a drawdown of federal agents.

Emel Akan
Emel Akan
Reporter
Emel Akan is a senior White House correspondent for The Epoch Times, where she covers the policies of the Trump administration. Previously, she reported on the Biden administration and the first term of President Trump. Before her journalism career, she worked in investment banking at JPMorgan. She holds an MBA from Georgetown University.
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