White House Border Czar Criticizes Roadblocks in Minneapolis

White House border czar Tom Homan openly criticized anti-ICE demonstrators in Minneapolis who have been setting up unauthorized roadblocks and checkpoints, labeling their efforts a ‘joke.’ Homan emphasized that such actions are counterproductive, impacting the local community more than federal immigration efforts.

Homan addressed the media during a press conference in Minnesota, revealing that local law enforcement had dismantled the barriers after he contacted the police chief. Upon learning of these roadblocks, I reached out to the police chief, who assured me that they would be removed. He has vowed to enforce the law, Homan stated.

He continued, stressing the legality of the situation, This is illegal. Such actions cannot be condoned. My message to these individuals is simple: you’re not hindering ICE or CBP; instead, you’re disrupting your neighborhood, preventing people from going about their daily lives—shopping and working. It’s time to stop, he asserted.

Furthermore, Homan announced a significant drawdown of federal agents in the Twin Cities, highlighting a reduction of 700 agents in response to enhanced cooperation with local authorities. He encouraged local leaders, including Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, Attorney General Keith Ellison, and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, to maintain communication between local jails and federal law enforcement regarding the release of detained illegal immigrants.

We are experiencing unprecedented cooperation from counties allowing ICE to apprehend illegal aliens before they are released into the community. This collaboration is efficient, requiring fewer officers for custody transfers, Homan explained.

He further assured that federal authorities do not expect jails to extend the detention of illegal migrants. We’re not imposing the duties of an immigration officer on anyone, he clarified.

Following Homan’s announcement, Governor Walz expressed tentative support for the move, suggesting more actions need to follow. Today’s step is in the right direction, but more needs to be done, including a complete drawdown and state-led probes into local incidents, Walz commented.