The Trump administration is reducing the number of federal immigration enforcement officers in Minnesota as part of its ongoing operations, following cooperation agreements with state and local officials to turn over arrested immigrants.

About 700 federal immigration officers—roughly a quarter of those deployed—will be withdrawn immediately, though around 2,000 agents will remain in the state.

The full drawdown will only occur once protests and interference with federal operations subside.

The reduction comes amid heightened tensions in the Twin Cities, especially following the fatal shooting of protester Alex Pretti by federal agents, the AP has reported.

Officials have also encouraged jails to notify ICE about inmates eligible for transfer, reducing the need for agents to operate directly in the field.