Source: Fox News
Summary
Tom Homan, a career law enforcement official, has been deployed to Minneapolis to oversee the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown in the Twin Cities. Homan, who has worked under both Republican and Democratic administrations, is reporting directly to President Trump. He replaces Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino, and his leadership follows a pair of high-profile shootings involving federal law enforcement that left two Americans dead. Democrats have slammed the broader ICE crackdown as heavy-handed, while the White House insists the mission remains unchanged and focused on law and order.
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As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
Tom Homan, a familiar figure in immigration enforcement, has taken command of the federal operation in Minneapolis. He has worked under both Republican and Democratic administrations, including a stint as the acting director of ICE under President Trump. Homan’s deployment follows a pair of fatal shootings and heightened protests in the Twin Cities. He is reporting directly to President Trump and has met with local leaders, including Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz. Homan has suggested that ICE could pull back from direct action in the community if local leaders allow federal agents access to jails to take custody of removable immigrants. The situation has become a test case for whether sanctuary-style resistance can be traded for cooperation on detainers. Homan’s presence is a reminder that, in times of crisis, familiar figures can be deployed to take control.
Author: Evan Null
