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Trump’s border czar suggests a possible drawdown in Minnesota, but only after ‘cooperation’
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Trump’s border czar suggests a possible drawdown in Minnesota, but only after ‘cooperation’Credit: CBP / Jeff UnderwoodMINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Trump administration could reduce the number of immigration enforcement officers in Minnesota, but only if state and local officials cooperate, the president’s border czar said Thursday, noting he has “zero tolerance” for protesters who assault federal officers or impede the ongoing Twin Cities operation.
Homan, who said he wouldn’t address the shootings, emphasized that the administration isn’t relenting on its immigration crackdown and warned that protesters could face consequences if they interfere with federal officers.
“But the drawdown can happen even more if the hateful rhetoric and the impediment and interference will stop.”He also said he would oversee internal changes in federal immigration law enforcement, but he gave few specifics.
He said police would do their jobs but not “somebody else’s,” referring to federal law enforcement.
He said the agency would conduct “targeted strategic enforcement operations” prioritizing “public safety threats.”It remains to be seen whether ICE’s renewed focus on “targeted operations” might reduce tensions.