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MINNEAPOLIS – Following phone conversations with Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey on monday, January 27, 2026, President trump stated that Tom Homan, his designated border czar, will lead federal immigration enforcement efforts in the state.This announcement comes as Minneapolis experiences a meaningful increase in federal immigration enforcement officers through Operation Metro Surge. the increased presence of federal agents has sparked protests, legal challenges, and political opposition to the Trump governance. Specifically, the shooting deaths of Renee Macklin Good and Alex Pretti, both American citizens, by federal immigration agents have fueled criticism.
