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Border Tsar Tom Homan ends the controversial immigration surge in Minnesota, withdrawing 700 agents following the deaths of two US citizens and intense local protests.

The highly controversial "Operation Metro Surge" in Minnesota is coming to an abrupt halt. Tom Homan, President Trump’s "Border Tsar," announced today that 700 federal immigration agents are being withdrawn from the state immediately, signaling a de-escalation after weeks of rising tensions and deadly violence.
The operation, which flooded Minneapolis with federal officers in a crackdown on undocumented immigrants, became a flashpoint for national outrage following the deaths of two U.S. citizens, Renee Good and Alex Pretti. Their killings during enforcement actions sparked massive protests and a standoff between federal authorities and local leaders, including Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey. Homan’s announcement is a concession to the reality that the situation on the ground had become untenable.
Speaking to reporters, Homan framed the withdrawal as a strategic success rather than a retreat. "We have achieved our objectives," he claimed, citing the arrest of over 4,000 "illegal aliens," including individuals with criminal records for sexual misconduct. He insisted that the surge was necessary to restore order and that the reduction in force is possible because local cooperation has improved.
However, this narrative is contested. Local officials argue that the heavy-handed tactics of the surge alienated communities and made the city less safe. The presence of masked, militarized agents on the streets of Minneapolis evoked painful memories and provoked resistance that made effective law enforcement impossible.
The events in Minnesota are a microcosm of the wider immigration battle defining the Trump presidency in 2026. The clash between federal enforcement power and local community values is growing sharper. For the families of Good and Pretti, the end of the surge offers little solace. They are demanding accountability, not just a troop withdrawal.
"They came into our city like an occupying army," said a community organizer in Minneapolis. "They are leaving now, but the fear they planted will take years to uproot."
As the agents pack their bags, the political fallout continues in Washington. Democrats on Capitol Hill are calling for a congressional inquiry into the operation, while the White House touts the arrest numbers as proof of its commitment to "law and order." The surge may be over, but the war over immigration policy is far from won.
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