US to Pull 700 Agents From Minneapolis After Protests.

  • Published In: Bloomberg.com, 2026. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Miller, Myles 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses the Department of Homeland Security's decision to withdraw 700 officers from Minneapolis, reducing their presence by about a quarter in response to community tensions following the fatal shootings of two U.S. citizens by federal agents. White House border czar Tom Homan emphasized a shift towards more targeted enforcement, focusing on detaining immigrants with criminal records rather than conducting widespread arrests in the community. Despite the reduction, approximately 2,000 federal immigration agents will remain in the area, significantly higher than the typical number. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey criticized the continued high presence of federal agents, calling for an end to the operation, while the White House reaffirmed its commitment to mass deportation efforts. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Bloomberg.com. 2026/02, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Law
  • Publication Date:2026
  • Accession Number:191355620
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