Summary
The U.S. plans to reduce federal forces in Minneapolis following the shootings of two citizens during an immigration operation but will continue their mission. Questions remain on how many forces will leave and when. Local officials have called for the complete removal of federal agents while federal authorities emphasize the need for cooperation.
Key Facts
- The U.S. will reduce federal forces in Minneapolis after two citizens were killed during an immigration operation.
- The federal mission in Minneapolis will continue, but with changes aimed at smarter enforcement.
- It's unclear how many federal forces will be withdrawn or when this will happen.
- Protests and calls for change arose after the deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti.
- Local officials, including the Minnesota Governor, want federal agents completely withdrawn.
- The state requested a judge to stop "Operation Metro Surge," involving 3,000 federal officers.
- The Trump administration emphasizes the importance of tightening border security and deporting undocumented immigrants.
- ICE reported over 480,000 deportations in Trump's first year back in office.
