Trump withdraws some immigration agents from Minnesota

The administration of US President Donald Trump plans to reduce the number of federal immigration agents in Minnesota by 700, with approximately 2,000 officers remaining in the state.

According to White House Border Patrol Chief Tom Homan, this is a response to the growing cooperation of local sheriffs who administer county jails. However, the Trump administration also reiterates that the goal of mass deportations remains unchanged and that immigration enforcement will continue across the country.

The deployment of thousands of armed agents in the Minneapolis area in recent months has sparked widespread protests and sharp criticism from Democratic-led Minnesota, which has filed a lawsuit against the federal government.

Local governments, particularly Minneapolis, refuse to cooperate with immigration authorities, arguing that such measures could undermine migrants' trust in the police and jeopardize public safety.

Tensions between the federal government and the state remain high.

(reuters, pir)