“They Are NOT Off the Table”: Tom Homan Signals No Retreat as Deportation Efforts Continue in Minnesota
They Are NOT Off the Table, Tom Homan Signals No Retreat as Deportation Efforts Continue in Minnesota
Federal Immigration Enforcement Pushes Back Against Calls to Remove ICE from Minneapolis
A heated national debate over immigration enforcement reached a new flashpoint this week as former ICE Director Tom Homan made clear that deportation efforts are not slowing down, despite mounting political pressure in Minnesota to scale back federal operations.
Appearing on The Ingraham Angle, Homan forcefully rejected claims that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is backing down in Minneapolis or elsewhere, stating bluntly: “If you’re in this country illegally, you are not off the table.”
His remarks come as local leaders, including Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, continue to publicly demand that ICE leave Minnesota, even as federal officials point to declining crime rates and thousands of arrests tied to Operation Metro Surge in mass deportation EFFORTS
ICE Drawdown in Minnesota Sparks Political Clash
Federal officials confirmed that roughly 700 federal officers have been redeployed from Minnesota to other regions, but Homan stressed that this was not a retreat. Don’t think it for a second, he said. “We still have about 2,000 ICE officers on the ground. According to Homan, the reduced presence reflects operational efficiency, not policy change. A unified chain of command and depleted target lists—after more than 4,000 arrests of criminal illegal immigrants—allowed ICE to streamline its footprint without weakening enforcement.
Crime Drops as Deportation Enforcement Expands
Federal authorities credit aggressive immigration enforcement for a noticeable decline in crime across Minneapolis and other major cities. Homan emphasized that the administration’s strategy prioritizes public safety threats, including: Murderers, Rapists, Gang members and Repeat violent offenders.
The Department of Homeland Security reports that over 70% of recent deportations involved criminals, a figure Homan argued proves the effectiveness of targeted enforcement rather than random raids. We didn’t remove 700,000 non-criminals, Homan said. We removed criminals. That makes communities safer.
ICE Out of Minnesota: Mayor Frey Pushes Back
Despite federal claims of success, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey continues to call for an end to ICE operations in the city, arguing that the presence of federal agents undermines de-escalation and community trust.
Frey stated that 2,000 federal agents in a city with only 600 local police officers is excessive, reiterating his demand that ICE leave Minneapolis entirely.
Federal officials counter that local resistance has created new safety challenges, including illegal roadblocks, masked agitators, and interference with federal agents, forcing ICE to deploy additional personnel for officer protection rather than enforcement.
Tom Homan: Mass Deportation Will Continue.
Concerns from both supporters and critics have circulated that the administration may be softening its stance on immigration enforcement. Homan rejected that notion outright. Mass deportation is happening. It’s continuing. And it’s not slowing down. He noted that the U.S. has already reached record mass deportation numbers, surpassing 700,000 removals, with enforcement expanding nationwide. Homan also warned state and local leaders that further drawdowns will stop if attacks on ICE officers, rhetoric, and interference continue.
Children, Protests, and the Broader National Debate
The conversation also touched on the growing involvement of children in anti-ICE protests, including reports of teachers leading chants and minors holding signs. Homan pushed back strongly, arguing the focus should instead be on victims of violent crimes linked to illegal immigration, fentanyl deaths, human trafficking, and the hundreds of thousands of migrant children lost or exploited during previous border policies. President Trump is saving lives every day, Homan said. The border is more secure than it’s ever been.
What Comes Next for ICE in Minnesota
While political tensions remain high, federal officials insist that deportation and immigration enforcement will continue, regardless of local opposition. Homan closed with a clear message to state leaders: You say you care about public safety. Now is the time to act. Tell agitators to stop attacking ICE. Let us do our jobs. As the national immigration debate intensifies, Minnesota has become a central battleground—one that shows no sign of cooling down anytime soon.
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