Donald Trump has hinted that his administration may adopt a "softer touch" when it comes to immigration enforcement, a shift from the tough stance he took during his crackdown in Minnesota. The move comes after an immense backlash against the crackdown, which saw around 700 federal agents leave the state.
According to White House Border Czar Tom Homan, the decision to draw down 700 officers in Minnesota was made by Trump himself, but it's unclear which counties will be affected. Homan said that county jails were negotiating with federal officials over increased coordination, but no specifics were provided.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has expressed skepticism about the move, suggesting that the federal government is losing politically and therefore needs to reassess its approach. "I don't see how they continue on with this in any way that makes any sense, both politically and operationally for them," he said.
Chuck Schumer, the US Senate minority leader, was critical of the decision, stating that it wasn't enough and that all ICE agents should leave Minneapolis now. He highlighted the negative impact of immigration enforcement on residents who are afraid to go to schools or grocery stores.
The news comes as Democrats continue to push back against Trump's immigration policies, which they say have undermined efforts to combat human trafficking. They argue that diverting law enforcement resources to support mass deportation campaigns has hindered their ability to tackle child exploitation and human trafficking.
On a separate note, Steve Bannon, the former White House strategist, has called for immigration agents to be present at polling sites during the midterms, sparking concerns from election officials.
In other news, California can use its new congressional map in November, following a Supreme Court ruling. Democrats have welcomed the decision as a major victory in their efforts to neutralize Trump's push to protect Republicans' fragile House majority.
Additionally, an Illinois governor has announced that his state will join the World Health Organization's Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network (GOARN), after Donald Trump withdrew the US from the global body in 2025. Los Angeles officials have also urged the chair of the LA28 Olympics committee to step down following emails between him and Ghislaine Maxwell.
Finally, the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has launched an investigation into Nike over allegations that it discriminated against white employees and job applicants.
According to White House Border Czar Tom Homan, the decision to draw down 700 officers in Minnesota was made by Trump himself, but it's unclear which counties will be affected. Homan said that county jails were negotiating with federal officials over increased coordination, but no specifics were provided.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has expressed skepticism about the move, suggesting that the federal government is losing politically and therefore needs to reassess its approach. "I don't see how they continue on with this in any way that makes any sense, both politically and operationally for them," he said.
Chuck Schumer, the US Senate minority leader, was critical of the decision, stating that it wasn't enough and that all ICE agents should leave Minneapolis now. He highlighted the negative impact of immigration enforcement on residents who are afraid to go to schools or grocery stores.
The news comes as Democrats continue to push back against Trump's immigration policies, which they say have undermined efforts to combat human trafficking. They argue that diverting law enforcement resources to support mass deportation campaigns has hindered their ability to tackle child exploitation and human trafficking.
On a separate note, Steve Bannon, the former White House strategist, has called for immigration agents to be present at polling sites during the midterms, sparking concerns from election officials.
In other news, California can use its new congressional map in November, following a Supreme Court ruling. Democrats have welcomed the decision as a major victory in their efforts to neutralize Trump's push to protect Republicans' fragile House majority.
Additionally, an Illinois governor has announced that his state will join the World Health Organization's Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network (GOARN), after Donald Trump withdrew the US from the global body in 2025. Los Angeles officials have also urged the chair of the LA28 Olympics committee to step down following emails between him and Ghislaine Maxwell.
Finally, the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has launched an investigation into Nike over allegations that it discriminated against white employees and job applicants.
Trump's about-face in Minnesota comes across as more like a damage control move, trying to mitigate the blowback from the crackdown which saw so many agents leave. I mean, 700 agents abandoning ship isn't something you see every day... that's gotta sting for him and his party. Still, I'm curious to see how this plays out - will they scale back on deportations or just keep tweaking the system? Meanwhile, Senate Minority Leader Schumer is keeping it real about the harm caused by these policies. And let's not forget the separate issue of Steve Bannon calling for ICE agents at polling sites... that's a recipe for disaster! 
. I'm not sure what's going on with these guys, but it feels like they're just trying to appease everyone without actually fixing anything. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is totally right in saying that this decision doesn't make sense both politically and operationally. It's just a bunch of empty promises if you ask me 
. And what's with all the pushback from Democrats? Can't they just agree on something for once? 
The real winners here are immigration advocates who've been vocal about the need for reform, even if it means Trump doesn't like it 
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. But Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is all skeptical about it. And Chuck Schumer is like "nope, not enough" 
. I don't know why they're so mad though. Can't we just have a system that works for everyone? 
That sounds super scary and unfair. Like, shouldn't we be protecting our right to vote, not intimidating people? 
That's pretty cool I guess. And Illinois is joining some international health thingy... 
I don't know much about it but sounds important.
. Everyone should be treated equally and with respect.
I'm low-key relieved about this new immigration move by Trump, tbh 
It's about time they soften up on those crackdowns in Minnesota, fam 
The way things were going, it was like, super aggressive all the time 
I mean, who needs that much drama? 
Plus, with all the pushback from Dem lawmakers and Governor Walz, I think Trump is trying to play it smart 
Maybe they'll actually make some progress on human trafficking now? 
i thought he was all about keeping the border closed, but now he's talking softer touch? 
i dont get it, either way its still gonna be super complicated and messy for everyone involved. what about the ppl in minnesota who got affected by the initial crackdown tho? do they just forget about that now? 
. I'm not even kidding, it was love at first bite. And have you tried those new crispy chicken sandwiches at Five Guys? Game-changer! I swear, if I didn't have to spend so much time online, I'd be all about trying out new foods and drinks instead of keeping up with the latest news 
. Speaking of which, what's the deal with Steve Bannon wanting immigration agents at polling sites? That just seems super creepy 
. Anyway, back to food – has anyone tried that new avocado ice cream at SoCal Creamery?
it feels like he's trying to save face after all that drama in minnesota 
but honestly, i think this "softer touch" approach is just a bandaid solution 
what about the people who are actually affected by these policies? 
and it's wild that democrats are pushing back against trump's immigration pols, even if it means they have to work with some questionable characters 
. I think Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is spot on, the federal government needs to reassess its approach 
. If they're losing agents due to backlash, maybe that's a sign something needs changing? It's not just about enforcement, but also the impact on communities that are already struggling to trust authorities 
? I mean, what's next, having border patrol at the grocery store?
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. If they're targeting specific groups based on race or ethnicity, that's not okay 
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. And hey, at least Illinois is joining the World Health Organization's Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network (GOARN) - that's some good karma right there 
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And don't even get me started on Chuck Schumer, dude is super harshing the mellow for anyone with opposing views 
... I mean, if he thinks ICE agents should leave Minneapolis, like, that's not gonna make things any easier to resolve, you know? 
. The EEOC launching an investigation is a good start, but we'll see how this all plays out 
i feel for those 700 agents who lost their jobs in minnesota 
on a lighter note, who else is excited for the midterms? 
so like Trump's trying to adopt a softer touch on immigration enforcement which is a big deal 'cause he was all about the crackdown in Minnesota and now there's like 700 federal agents leaving the state 
. Can't we focus on keeping our elections safe without resorting to this stuff? And it's not like Trump's new stance on immigration is going to magically fix everything - we still gotta deal with human trafficking and all that 
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