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What is it about Minnesota that made it a target for Trump’s ICE crackdown?

The Democratic-leaning midwestern state where federal agents killed two citizens is in many ways anathema to the administration

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A timeline of the Trump administration's immigration crackdown in Minnesota

The Trump administration is ending Operation Metro Surge, a sweeping immigration crackdown in Minnesota that sparked weeks of protests and left two U.S. citizens dead

The Independent UK

Controversial Minnesota immigration crackdown ending, Trump's border czar says

While the Trump administration called those arrested in Minnesota "dangerous criminal illegal aliens," many people with no criminal records, including children and US citizens, were detained.

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'Surge is leaving state safer': Trump administration ends Minnesota immigration crackdown after months of turmoil

The Trump administration has ended a large-scale immigration crackdown in Minnesota that resulted in over 4,000 arrests and significant controversy. Border czar Tom Homan stated the operation, described as the DHS's largest ever, aimed to make Minnesota safer by targeting "dangerous criminal illegal aliens." The crackdown faced backlash, including protests…

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Federal authorities announce an end to the immigration crackdown in Minnesota

Federal officials have announced an end to an immigration crackdown in Minnesota that led to mass detentions, protests and two deaths

The Independent UK

Gov. Walz says Minnesota immigration crackdown could end in ‘days, not weeks and months’

While Walz currently feels hopeful, he cautioned that circumstances could still evolve

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Minnesota Republican Jeff Johnson withdraws from governor’s race after 22-year-old daughter stabbed to death

Minnesota Republican gubernatorial candidate Jeff Johnson has suspended his 2026 campaign after his 22-year-old daughter was fatally stabbed in what authorities are investigating as a attempted murder-suicide in St. Cloud.

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Republican candidate for governor suspends campaign after daughter stabbed to death in attempted murder-suicide, police say

Jeff Johnson’s daughter is believed to have been murdered by her husband in their home on Saturday

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Immigrant accuses ICE of unprovoked beating after suffering broken skull

A Mexican immigrant suffered a broken skull last month and claims it was the result of an unprovoked beating by ICE agents

The Independent UK

Trump’s border-czar takeover does little to calm Minneapolis tensions: ‘The agenda is still the same’

Experts say Tom Homan’s charge, replacing Greg Bovino’s aggressive tactics, may change the tone, but not the mission

The Guardian - US

Trump admits ‘we can use a little bit of a softer touch’ on immigration after Minneapolis chaos

Trump’s immigration crackdown in Minnesota, which saw the fatal shootings of two U.S. citizens by federal agents, has led to nationwide protests

The Independent UK

White House border czar says 700 federal agents will leave Minnesota

Departure marks large drop in agents on the ground but still leaves about 2,000 there, far above typical levels for state

The Guardian - US

Two CBP agents identified in Alex Pretti shooting are from South Texas

Border Patrol agent Jesus Ochoa and Customs and Border Protection officer Raymundo Gutierrez fired on Pretti during a protest in Minneapolis last month, according to government records viewed by ProPublica.

The Texas Tribune

Trump is pressuring Minnesota to make a deal with the devil. They should stand firm

Minnesota should not cave to Trump’s demands. The rights of 49 other states and their citizens are hanging in the balance

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Trump’s post-truth agenda beaten back as Americans refuse to accept ICE lies

Effort to manipulate killing of Alex Pretti collapsed after footage torpedoed ‘domestic terrorist’ claim – could this be a turning point?

Salon

The GOP wonders what's wrong with Trump

The president's ineptitude over Minneapolis has some in the GOP saying he's "falling apart"

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Klobuchar declares Minnesota governor run as Walz vows not to seek office again

Senator says she is running ‘for every Minnesotan who wants ICE and its abusive tactics out of the state we love’

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‘Nothing has changed’: Minneapolis on edge despite Trump’s de-escalation vow

The departure of Greg Bovino has not quelled ICE’s raids – and hope that tensions are easing feels distant

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‘Trump saw it wasn’t playing well’: White House insiders on the chaotic response to Alex Pretti shooting

President Donald Trump quickly realized the Department of Homeland Security’s messaging about the killing of intensive care nurse in Minneapolis on Saturday was being widely rejected, according to report

Roll Call

Klobuchar announces campaign for Minnesota governor

Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar on Thursday formally launched her campaign to become the first female governor of Minnesota.

The Independent UK

Minnesota ICE live: Trump insists immigration officers stay while Homan outlines plan to ‘draw down’ agents

When Trump was asked whether he was pulling ICE agents out of Minnesota, he said, ‘No, no. Not at all’

Reason

Trump Says States Are Required To Enforce Federal Immigration Laws. He's Wrong.

"The Framers...designed a system in which the State and Federal Governments would exercise concurrent authority over the people," wrote Justice Antonin Scalia.

The Times of India

Tom Homan wins over Minnesota leaders Tim Walz and Jacob Frey as JD Vance stumbles amid ICE backlash

Following Vice President Vance's unsuccessful visit, President Trump dispatched border czar Tom Homan to Minneapolis. Homan's arrival aimed to de-escalate tensions after recent violent immigration operations and fatal shootings. Unlike Vance, Homan engaged in dialogue with local officials, leading to a calmer atmosphere and reduced protests, signaling a potential reset…

The Guardian - US

Two agents who shot Alex Pretti put on leave as Trump tries to quell backlash

Fallout from second fatal shooting amid immigration operation in city dogs White House, though raids continue

Axios

Trump's Minnesota de-escalation lasts less than 48 hours

Trump said Wednesday that Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey was "PLAYING WITH FIRE!"

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