The Trump administration is shifting its approach to cracking down on illegal immigration in Minneapolis after federal agents’ actions drew scrutiny and sparked protests, sources tell Fox News.

Minneapolis has become a flash point for clashes between federal immigration enforcement agents and agitators, particularly following the shooting deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti. Local leaders slammed the Trump administration’s actions in Minneapolis, with Mayor Jacob Frey calling on Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to “get the f— out” of his city after Good was fatally shot.

Amid the unrest, President Donald Trump moved to change his administration’s approach and sent border czar Tom Homan to manage the situation. 

A White House official appeared to dismiss rumors of tension between Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem and Homan, saying that the two were working together to carry out the president’s agenda.

HOMAN ANNOUNCES DRAWDOWN OF FEDERAL PRESENCE IN MINNESOTA, HAILS ‘UNPRECEDENTED COOPERATION’ FROM LOCAL POLICE

“Thanks to Tom Homan’s tireless work, an unprecedented number of counties in Minnesota have agreed to coordinate with ICE to transfer custody of criminal aliens upon their release. This is one of the conditions President Trump set for a draw down. These commitments have been made by local officials, and will continue to be monitored for compliance,” White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told Fox News Digital.

Not all of Homan’s changes have been kept behind closed doors. The border czar announced the immediate drawdown of 700 personnel from Minnesota, effective Wednesday, though 2,000 officers will remain. He cited improved cooperation with jails and said that a complete drawdown was the goal, but it was “contingent upon the end of illegal and threatening activities against ICE.”

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Homan has reportedly changed how Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) operates and interacts with suspected illegal immigrants. The border czar has reportedly increased the threshold for making arrests and shifted entirely to targeted operations as opposed to rover patrols, which were seen under Border Patrol commander Gregory Bovino, according to sources. 

Under Homan’s leadership, CBP agents have been instructed to not approach anyone they suspect to be in the country illegally unless they are a target, according to sources. CBP agents will instead be partnered with ICE officers to make targeted arrests, sources said. Additionally, sources told Fox News that Homan gave agents a warning that there would be consequences for stepping out of line.

A White House official confirmed to Fox News Digital that while officers on the ground in Minnesota will be making targeted arrests, they will also “enforce federal immigration law” if, during an operation, they “come across additional illegal aliens.”

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Fox News has been told that there are thousands of targets in Minnesota and that targets are being identified through public records, which are run through a DHS database that provides criminal history, immigration history, invalid immigration documents and information on whether they have failed to appear for any immigration court hearings. 

Sources say that fingerprints have been used to identify targets, as anyone who entered the country illegally under the Biden administration and encountered CBP was fingerprinted. If an illegal immigrant is arrested by a local police department, DHS gets an alert on where they were fingerprinted and what the arrest was for.

DHS did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.

Winter is in full effect, and if you’re looking for something to do this weekend in and around Detroit, there are a few events to help keep you warm.

First, get ready for some prehistoric family fun. Dinosaur Adventure, will feature life-sized dinosaurs that move and interact with kids. There will be Dino rides, fossil digs, obstacle courses, playgrounds, bounce houses, a baby dinosaur meet-and-greet, and much more. The experience stomps into Huntington Place at 1 Washington Blvd, Detroit, Saturday 9 a.m. until 8 p.m., and Sunday 9 a.m. until 7 p.m.

Here’s an event where you can give back. The Detroit Darlings organization is hosting a community clothing drive. They are collecting new and gently used clothing and personal items for non-profits in the area, as part of their “Galentine’s Give Back.” The event is meant to build confidence while helping others. It will offer a full makeover to an individual in need. It’s happening Saturday 12 p.m. until 4 p.m. at Carley’s Place Boutique, 29187 Northwestern Hwy, Southfield.

It may be freezing outside, but if golf is on the brain, here’s your chance to hit the course. The Chili Golf Open is happening at the Farmington Hills Golf Club. There will be a snowy 8-hole course, with a hot dog and chili lunch. The event is on Saturday. Tee times are 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. at 37777 Eleven Mile Ct, Farmington Hills.

The Lake Orion Ice Fest is also bringing the chill and chili. The fest will feature ice carving demos, Jack Frost scavenger hunts, business bingo, a winter storybook stroll, and more. New this year is the chili cook off competition with several downtown restaurants participating. Samplings are from 12 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. – the fest runs 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. in Downtown Lake Orion.

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