ICE's Tom Homan Addresses Immigration Enforcement in Minneapolis Post-Protest

Sun Feb 01 2026 09:47:19 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)

Following a recent incident involving a protester’s death, ICE's Tom Homan vows to maintain order in Minnesota and discusses future enforcement strategies amid rising tensions.

Tom Homan, President Trump’s border czar, has announced that reductions in immigration officers in Minnesota are contingent on local cooperation. In the wake of a protester being fatally shot, Homan expressed zero tolerance for violence against law enforcement and emphasized the importance of local jails in alerting ICE about individuals who may be removed from the country. He advocates for a focus on 'targeted operations' to prioritize public safety threats and asserts that he will remain in Minnesota until the situation is under control.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Tom Homan, appointed by President Trump as the border czar, held a press conference in Minneapolis addressing the recent events surrounding immigration enforcement and local protests. Homan declared that the number of immigration enforcement officers in the region would only decrease with state officials' cooperation, asserting his commitment to uphold public safety.

Homan was present after the tragic incident wherein a protester was fatally shot during the demonstrations and emphasized the need for local jails to notify Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) about individuals eligible for deportation. By transferring undocumented immigrants still in custody to ICE, he claimed that safety for both officers and the public could be enhanced.

Give us access to illegal aliens, public safety threats in the safety and security of a jail," he stated, reinforcing his position on effective law enforcement.

While recognizing previous flaws in ICE's operational strategies, Homan insisted that the Trump administration would not back down from their immigration enforcement mission. He described his actions as a necessary response to those he referred to as agitators obstructing law enforcement efforts.

Looking to the future, he hinted at a shift towards 'targeted operations,' which would be strategic and focused on apprehending immigrants who are perceived as public safety risks. Homan's determination was evident as he stated, I’m staying until the problem’s gone, indicating his intent to find common ground with local officials and law enforcement during his time in Minnesota.