White House Says 700 Federal Agents Will Leave Minnesota Amid Immigration Enforcement Tensions

The federal government is scaling back its presence in Minnesota, with White House Border Czar Tom Homan announcing Wednesday that 700 federal agents would leave the state.

The decision follows what Homan described as negotiations with Minnesota leaders over the removal of additional ICE agents. The announcement comes amid ongoing tensions between federal immigration authorities and state and local officials over enforcement operations.

Homan also said the Trump administration is working to equip immigration agents with body cameras, addressing what he called inconsistent policies within ICE forces. Some agents currently wear them while others do not.

"The President is supportive of this decision because we have nothing to hide," Homan said. "We want to be fully transparent in what we do."

During his remarks, Homan reiterated that mass deportation efforts would continue nationwide regardless of the Minnesota drawdown. He also issued a warning to state and local leaders, urging them to call for calm and end what he characterized as interference with federal operations.

"Stop violating the law because we will arrest you," Homan said.

It remains unclear how quickly the 700 agents will be withdrawn or what specific negotiations led to the agreement.