Trump administration deploying 2,000 federal agents to Minnesota: Report

The Trump administration is deploying approximately 2,000 federal immigration and border agents to Minnesota, expanding enforcement in the Twin Cities amid a political controversy over alleged fraud. The move follows viral but rebutted claims about Somali-run child care centers.
The Trump administration is deploying around 2,000 federal agents to Minnesota, significantly expanding immigration enforcement operations in the Twin Cities. According to officials, the deployment includes personnel from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the US Border Patrol, and comes amid a renewed political controversy over alleged welfare and child care fraud.
Details of the Deployment and Official Justification
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin stated that while operational details are not disclosed for safety, DHS has "surged law enforcement" and made over 1,000 arrests of individuals accused of serious crimes. Federal officials confirmed the expanded presence is already active. The move reignites tensions stemming from a recent viral video by a conservative commentator alleging fraud at Somali-run child care centers—claims that state officials later rebutted after inspections found the facilities operating properly.
Community Reaction and Political Context
The deployment has drawn strong criticism from civil rights groups. Jaylani Hussein of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) in Minnesota warned of a pattern of isolating a case, generalizing it to an entire community, and using fear to justify discrimination. The action also follows President Donald Trump's history of making derogatory remarks about Minnesota's Somali community. The situation highlights the administration's continued emphasis on aggressive immigration enforcement and the politicization of immigrant communities, raising concerns about profiling and community trust.
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