Border czar Tom Homan announced that an unprecedented number of Minnesota counties are communicating with ICE and allowing federal authorities to take custody of noncitizens before they reach the streets. He said improved county and jail cooperation has enabled a drawdown of 700 federal immigration officers from Minnesota, though more redeployments hinge on continued local agreements. Homan framed the shift as increased operational efficiency amid Operation Metro Surge, saying targeted jail transfers reduce risky street arrests. Critics warn of legal and community trust issues, and statewide policies remain uneven across counties as negotiations over detention transfers and 48-hour holds ongoing. (fox9.com)