Trump Administration Announces End to Surge in Immigration Enforcement in Minneapolis

In the wake of two people shot dead by federal agents in Minneapolis and widespread demonstrations against the surge of thousands of immigration officials into Minnesota, the Trump Administration said Thursday it is winding down its massive immigration enforcement operation in the state. President Donald Trump sent his top immigration advisor, ‘border czar’ Tom Homan, to Minnesota late last month to address the growing unrest and excessive use of force by immigration officers in the state during “Operation Metro Surge,” which had been under the leadership of Border Patrol commander Gregory Bovino but was reassigned. Homan quickly set up meetings with Governor Tim Walz, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison and other state leaders, sheriffs and police chiefs. “I have proposed and President Trump has concurred that this surge operation conclude,” Homan told reporters in a press conference in Minneapolis on Thursday. “Operation Metro Surge is ending,” Homan said.  “A significant drawdown has already been underway this week.”  This is a breaking news story and will be updated.