White House Border Czar Tom Homan held a press conference in Minneapolis to update the public on ongoing immigration enforcement operations in Minnesota, emphasizing the removal of dangerous criminal aliens and reaffirming the Trump administration’s commitment to public safety.
“These targeted operations continue to remove the worst of the worst illegal alien killers, rapists, gang members, and other violent criminals from our streets,” Homan said. “This fulfills President Trump’s commitment to public safety and the rule of law.”
Homan noted that recent discussions with state and local officials — including Governor Tim Walz, Attorney General Keith Ellison, Mayor Jacob Frey, and multiple police chiefs and sheriffs — have helped refine the operations to be more efficient, professional, and targeted.
Key points from Homan’s briefing included:
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Prioritizing public safety threats: Homan emphasized that criminal aliens, public safety threats, and national security risks remain the top priority, though “if you’re in the country illegally, you’re never off the table.”
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Enhanced coordination with local law enforcement: County jails may now notify ICE of the release dates of criminal public safety risks, allowing ICE to take custody immediately upon release. Homan described this as “safer for the community, safer for the agents, and safer for the aliens.”
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Commitment to law enforcement professionalism: Homan praised ICE and CBP officers, calling them “American patriots” who perform their duties under challenging circumstances while putting themselves at risk.
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Focus on reducing violence: The temporary deployment of additional resources is in response to specific threats and violence. As conditions improve, Homan said the extra resources will be scaled back.
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Border security progress: Homan credited the Trump administration with achieving “the most secure border in the history of this nation,” which he said has reduced border deaths, sexual assaults, and the flow of fentanyl into the country.
Homan also addressed recent attacks on ICE, promising accountability: “About the organization and the funding of the attacks on ICE… They’ll be held accountable. Justice is coming.”
He concluded by emphasizing the administration’s dual focus on enforcement and safety: “The President didn’t want to see anybody die… I don’t want to see anybody die — even the people we’re looking for. My conversations over the last few days are leading us to a safer community.”
The press conference comes amid ongoing efforts by the Trump administration to prioritize criminal and public safety risks among undocumented immigrants while working with local leaders to coordinate enforcement strategies.