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Trump Administration Expands Homan’s Targeted Immigration Enforcement Nationwide

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Nationwide Rollout of Homan’s Targeted Model The White House announced on February 20, 2026 that it will replicate Tom Homan’s Minneapolis‑based, pre‑identified‑target immigration enforcement strategy in multiple other cities [1]. The shift replaces earlier “turbocharged sweeps” with operations focused on specific criminal suspects rather than broad, indiscriminate raids [1]. Officials say the model allows ICE to concentrate resources where they anticipate the greatest public‑safety impact [1].

Turbocharged Sweeps Suspended After Fatal Shootings Gregory Bovino’s high‑visibility “turbocharged sweeps” were halted following the February 2026 Minneapolis operation that left two U.S. citizens, Renee Good and Alex Pretti, dead [1]. A senior DHS source described the pause as “No more Bovino bullsh*t. That show is shut down,” indicating a direct link between the fatalities and the policy change [1]. The suspension reflects concerns over officer conduct and community backlash [1].

Public Opinion Drives Enforcement Strategy Change Recent polls show declining public support for mass immigration arrests, prompting the administration to adopt a crime‑focused, pre‑planned enforcement approach [1]. The data influenced President Donald Trump’s private frustration that broader immigration messaging was being eclipsed by the Minneapolis fallout [1]. Consequently, the administration emphasizes targeted raids to maintain political viability while continuing enforcement [1].

Internal Oversight Strengthened Following Officer Shootings After the deaths of Good and Pretti, Homan announced an increased internal‑affairs presence in Minneapolis and a drawdown of ICE personnel [1]. The added oversight aims to address misconduct allegations and restore confidence in enforcement actions [1]. This move signals heightened internal scrutiny despite the broader rollout of the targeted model [1].

Detention Capacity Grows Despite Targeted Approach Officials warned that, although “turbocharged sweeps” are less likely, ICE may still deploy sizable footprints in certain cities and is expanding detention capacity [1]. The administration retains flexibility to adjust tactics based on evolving security assessments [1]. Expansion of detention facilities suggests the crackdown remains robust even as methods become more selective [1].

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Dec 1 2025 – The Trump administration launches Operation Metro Surge, deploying roughly 3,000 ICE, Border Patrol and DHS officers to the Minneapolis‑Twin Cities area, marking the start of an aggressive nationwide immigration‑enforcement push [11].

Jan 5 2026 – ICE officer shoots Renee Good, a 37‑year‑old activist, in her vehicle, sparking citywide protests and prompting Governor Tim Walz and Mayor Jacob Frey to demand a full withdrawal of federal personnel [1][5].

Jan 24 2026 – Border Patrol officer fatally shoots Alex Pretti, a 37‑year‑old ICU nurse and legal gun owner, during a protest; video later shows Pretti unarmed, contradicting the administration’s claim he was a “domestic terrorist” [2][7][19].

Jan 26 2026 – President Trump announces he is sending border czar Tom Homan to Minnesota to oversee ICE operations, after Fox & Friends host Brian Kilmeade urges the move three times that morning [21][22]; the same day ICE is slated to support security for the Milan‑Cortina Winter Olympics (Feb 6‑22, 2026) [7].

Jan 26 2026 – Trump posts on Truth Social that Democrats are “inciting chaos” and calls for legislation to ban sanctuary cities, linking the request to the recent Minneapolis shootings [26].

Jan 27 2026 – Trump tells reporters the call with Governor Walz was “very good” and that “lots of progress is being made,” signaling a softening tone after the Pretti killing [16][12].

Jan 27 2026 – Homan states a drawdown of roughly 3,000 federal agents in Minnesota will occur only if state and local leaders cooperate and stop “hateful rhetoric,” but gives no timeline or numbers [6][1].

Jan 27 2026 – Gregory Bovino and several Border Patrol agents are ordered to leave Minneapolis on Tuesday, ending his visible role in the surge after internal frustration with his handling of the Pretti shooting [10][14][18][27].

Jan 27 2026 – U.S. District Judge Katherine Menendez hears arguments on a request to temporarily halt the Minnesota immigration crackdown, following lawsuits filed by the state, Minneapolis and St. Paul after the Good and Pretti shootings [28][30].

Jan 27 2026 – Senate Democrats, led by Brian Schatz and joined by seven Republicans, block a DHS‑funding measure unless stricter ICE oversight is added, threatening a partial government shutdown by week’s end [1][2][19][5].

Jan 27 2026 – Mayor Jacob Frey announces that “some federal agents will begin leaving the area tomorrow,” while the city will continue to cooperate on legitimate criminal investigations but will not enforce immigration arrests [17].

Jan 27 2026 – Homan promises a more targeted, strategic enforcement focusing on immigrants with criminal histories, while assuring the operation will not “soften” the overall crackdown [1][6].

Jan 30 2026 – White House border‑tsar Tom Homan tells a Minneapolis news conference the administration will draw down federal agents if state and local officials work with federal authorities, emphasizing a shift to “more intelligent” operations without specifying numbers [1].

Feb 20 2026 – The White House announces it will replicate Homan’s Minneapolis playbook in several other cities, expanding targeted raids nationwide while pausing Gregory Bovino’s “turbocharged sweeps” and increasing internal‑affairs oversight after the Minnesota shootings [3].

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