Tom Homan, Trump’s “border czar,” signaled a possible shift toward more cooperation with local officials in Minnesota while reaffirming the administration’s aggressive crackdown on undocumented migrants.

Speaking amid protests over recent federal enforcement operations, Homan blamed escalations on former President Biden’s policies and local officials, but suggested that collaboration could reduce tensions and allow a “draw down” of federal agents.

He emphasized targeted enforcement of individuals considered public safety or national security threats, though observers note broad, dragnet-style tactics have increasingly been used.

Homan highlighted coordination with the State Attorney General and county jails to facilitate ICE custody, while local authorities continue to call for independent investigations into recent killings by immigration officers, Al-Jazeera has reported.

The two officers involved in Pretti’s death have been placed on administrative leave, but the administration maintains that its agents are acting professionally under challenging circumstances.