Homan noted that President Donald Trump approved his proposal to withdraw federal agents from the state, citing the "achieved successes" in combating crime among illegal migrants.
During the press conference, he emphasized that the operation called Metro Surge led to the arrest of a significant number of criminals, making Minnesota "less attractive" for them. It was previously reported that during the operation, about 4,000 illegal migrants were detained in Minnesota, among whom were "murderers, rapists, and gang members."
It is important to note that Homan assured that during the operation, ICE agents did not detain anyone in hospitals, elementary schools, or churches, but added that such places are not excluded in the future. He also stated that federal forces would be redirected to other regions of the country to fulfill border security and mass deportation tasks.
In January, there were mass protests in Minneapolis against ICE policies and Trump's immigration policy. Residents expressed their dissatisfaction after ICE agents killed two Americans—nurse Alex Pretti and Rene Good, both victims were 37 years old.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has repeatedly spoken out against ICE actions, pointing to their negative consequences. He talked about the potential economic damage, loss of trust in federal authorities, and the traumatic experiences that many people, including children, endure.
