Walz: Immigration Crackdown May End Soon
6 hours ago
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says the federal immigration crackdown in his state could be winding down within days, not weeks or months, following recent talks with senior Trump administration officials, including border czar Tom Homan and White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles.
Walz, a Democrat, spoke at a press conference where he repeated his stance that the surge of federal immigration agents — which has drawn criticism from local leaders and civil rights advocates — may soon conclude. He said he expects updates “in the next day or so” on the operation’s future and described the situation as a “trust but verify” phase.
The crackdown — part of a larger federal operation that brought thousands of immigration officers into Minnesota — has sparked controversy and drawn scrutiny after deadly encounters between federal agents and local residents.
Walz also emphasized the need for cooperation on joint investigations into the fatal shootings involving federal officers, a point of tension between state and federal authorities.
Walz, a Democrat, spoke at a press conference where he repeated his stance that the surge of federal immigration agents — which has drawn criticism from local leaders and civil rights advocates — may soon conclude. He said he expects updates “in the next day or so” on the operation’s future and described the situation as a “trust but verify” phase.
The crackdown — part of a larger federal operation that brought thousands of immigration officers into Minnesota — has sparked controversy and drawn scrutiny after deadly encounters between federal agents and local residents.
Walz also emphasized the need for cooperation on joint investigations into the fatal shootings involving federal officers, a point of tension between state and federal authorities.
