Gov. Tim Walz says federal immigration crackdown in Minnesota could end within days

[Omaha Steve]

Source: AP

By STEVE KARNOWSKI
Updated 3:00 PM CST, February 10, 2026

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Gov. Tim Walz said Tuesday that he expects the federal immigration crackdown in Minnesota will end in “days, not weeks and months,” based on his recent conversations with top Trump administration officials.

The Democratic governor said at a news conference that he spoke Monday with border czar Tom Homan and with White House chief of staff Susie Wiles on Tuesday morning. Homan took over the Minnesota operation in late January after the second fatal shooting by federal officers and amid growing political backlash and questions about how the operation was being run.

“We’re very much in a trust but verify mode,” Walz said. He added that he expected to hear more from the administration “in the next day or so” about the future of what he said has been an “occupation” and a “retribution campaign” against the state.

While Walz said he’s hopeful at the moment because “every indication I have is that this thing is winding up,” he added that things could change.



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[Ocelot II]

1. I'll believe it when I see it.

And if they really do draw down here, they'll just move on to torment some other community.

[mtngirl47]

8. Probably, but Minnesota showed us how to do it.

[markie]

2. "retribution campaign"

all so unnecessary

[Owens]

3. Is he giving them the Voter Rolls?

[mahina]

4. I cannot believe he would do that. That's not this guy.

If I’m wrong, I’ll be very sad. But I’m really seriously don’t think so.

[quakerboy]

5. because they cant stand the heat?

Or because someone made a deal and they get what they want?

[Miguelito Loveless]

6. If I were Walz

I would not believe anything the Orange Child Rapist or his minions say.

[bluestarone]

7. I hope he knows that all ICE is doing is

Changing clothes? That's what i've been hearing.

[Ocelot II]

9. He knows that better than anyone else.