The Trump administration is halting a massive immigration crackdown in Minnesota that has drawn national controversy due to the recent deaths of two U.S. citizens, Alex Preteen and Renae Good, caused by federal agents. The operation, which was described by the Department of Homeland Security as one of the largest immigration enforcement actions in history, started in December and involved the deployment of nearly 3,000 federal agents in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area. The decision to terminate the operation came from Tom Homan, the immigration enforcement chief, who stated that the President agreed with the recommendation to end it amid growing public outrage.

During the crackdown, Homan claimed that over 4,000 people were arrested, asserting that the operation was aimed at removing individuals posing a threat to public safety. However, reports indicate that those apprehended included individuals with no criminal records, children, and even U.S. citizens. The backlash intensified following the fatal shootings, leading to protests in Minneapolis and concerns raised by some Republican lawmakers. President Trump dispatched Homan to coordinate an exit strategy, as public opinion swiftly turned against the operation following the tragic incidents.

Despite the termination of the large-scale operation, Homan emphasized that the ICE and CBP agencies would continue their enforcement efforts in Minnesota but on a smaller scale. They are expected to focus on tracking illegal immigrants released from state prisons. Homan stated that the administration would not retreat from its commitment to execute large-scale deportations, reaffirming that undocumented individuals still remain a target for immigration enforcement actions in the future.