The federal agents deployed in Trump’s immigration crackdown – visualized
Summary
The Trump administration has increased the number of federal immigration officers in cities like Minneapolis, leading to widespread arrests and deportations. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) oversees agencies like ICE and Border Patrol, which have expanded in size and budget to enforce President Donald Trump’s immigration policies.Key Facts
- The Trump administration sent many armed federal officers to Minneapolis as part of a large immigration enforcement operation.
- These actions involve raids on homes, businesses, and public places, often without approval from local leaders.
- Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is a key agency in these efforts and has grown significantly in staff and budget.
- The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) leads immigration enforcement and also manages other agencies like the Secret Service and FEMA.
- In 2025-2026, ICE’s budget increased to $28.7 billion, and the number of ICE officers grew from about 10,000 to 22,000.
- DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin replaced Kristi Noem in 2026; Noem was known for highly public anti-immigration actions.
- These policies have caused fear and family separations in affected communities.
- ICE officers sometimes wear masks and do not always identify their agency during raids.
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