Minnesota Governor Expects Federal Immigration Crackdown to End Soon

Walz says he's hopeful the operation will wrap up in 'days, not weeks and months'

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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Minnesota Governor Tim Walz said he expects the federal immigration crackdown in the state to end within days, not weeks or months, based on his recent conversations with top Trump administration officials. Walz expressed optimism about the situation winding down, but said he is in a 'trust but verify' mode and wants to see concrete action from federal authorities.

Why it matters

The federal immigration enforcement surge in Minnesota has caused significant disruption and fear in the state, with reports of visible arrests at government buildings and concerns about the economic impact on local businesses. Walz's comments suggest the state may soon see an end to the controversial crackdown.

The details

Walz said he spoke with border czar Tom Homan and White House chief of staff Susie Wiles, and expects to hear more from the administration 'in the next day or so' about the future of what he called an 'occupation' and 'retribution campaign' against the state. The governor said he has no reason not to believe Homan's statement that 700 federal officers would leave Minnesota immediately, but noted that would still leave 2,300 on the state's streets.

  • On Monday, Walz spoke with border czar Tom Homan.
  • On Tuesday morning, Walz spoke with White House chief of staff Susie Wiles.
  • Walz expects to hear more from the administration 'in the next day or so' about the future of the immigration crackdown.

The players

Tim Walz

The Democratic governor of Minnesota who has been critical of the federal immigration crackdown in the state.

Tom Homan

The border czar who took over the Minnesota immigration operation in late January.

Susie Wiles

The White House chief of staff with whom Walz spoke on Tuesday morning.

Renee Good

A person who was fatally shot by federal officers, which has been a point of friction between state and federal authorities.

Alex Pretti

Another person who was fatally shot by federal officers, which has been a point of friction between state and federal authorities.

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What they’re saying

“We're very much in a trust but verify mode.”

— Tim Walz, Governor of Minnesota (am1100theflag.com)

“It would be my hope that Mr. Homan goes out before Friday and announces that this thing is done, and they're bringing her down and they're bringing her down in days.”

— Tim Walz, Governor of Minnesota (am1100theflag.com)

“Using local government courthouses for federal civil immigration enforcement interferes with the administration of justice, prevents witnesses from testifying and robs victims of their opportunity to seek justice.”

— Mary Moriarty, Hennepin County Attorney (am1100theflag.com)

What’s next

Walz expects to hear more from the Trump administration 'in the next day or so' about the future of the immigration crackdown in Minnesota.

The takeaway

The potential end of the federal immigration crackdown in Minnesota would be a significant development, as the operation has caused widespread disruption and fear in the state. However, Walz's 'trust but verify' approach suggests he wants to see concrete action from federal authorities before fully believing the crackdown is over.