Tom Homan on Wednesday made the announcement after weeks of operations and the fatal shooting of two protesters that sparked outrage. He said the move would take effect 'immediately,' citing increased cooperation with local authorities.

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Homan: ma non rinunciamo alle deportazioni di massa

Lo ha dichiarato Tom Homan, inviato dal presidente Donald Trump per gestire la situazione

L'annuncio dello zar dei confini (ANSA)

Tom Homan said he thinks the ICE operation in the state has been a success.

The Trump administration will draw down 700 law enforcement officers from Minnesota on Wednesday, border czar Tom Homan said.

El zar de la frontera, Tom Homan, afirma que las autoridades locales están cooperando en las operaciones contra los migrantes

Tom Homan cites increased cooperation with local authorities but promises enforcement operations will continue.

About 25% of federal agents in Minnesota will leave, and about 2,000 will stay in the state, mostly in Minneapolis and St. Paul, Tom Homan said.

"Border tsar" Tom Homan said about 2,000 would remain, and the US government is equipping more officers with body-worn cameras.

Tom Homan on Wednesday made the announcement after weeks of operations and the fatal shooting of two protesters that sparked outrage. He said the move would take effect…

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Experts say Tom Homan’s charge, replacing Greg Bovino’s aggressive tactics, may change the tone, but not the mission