ICE Drawdown in Minnesota
The Trump Administration plans to end its immigration surge in Minnesota, but residents and local officials remain wary.
The Weekend · J.P. Cooney, Eugene Daniels, Trina Swanson, Zach Dembo, Jonathan Capehart, Jackie Alemany, Elliott Payne, Liz Oyer
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Show Notes
February 15, 2026; 8am: The Trump Administration announced its plans reduce the number of immigration agents in Minnesota after weeks of protests, arrests, and use of force. This withdrawal comes with lingering skepticism among Minnesotans who remain dubious about the administration’s announcement. Minneapolis City Council President Elliot Payne and Former Federal Public Defender Liz Oyer join “The Weekend” to discuss the lasting impacts of Operation Metro Surge.
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