US EditionGov. Tim Walz says federal immigration crackdown in Minnesota could end within days
Governor Walz announced a potential end to the federal immigration enforcement surge after businesses on Lake Street reported up to 90% sales declines, Attorney General Ellison stated.
- On Tuesday at 11 a.m., Gov. Tim Walz will address the impact of a federal immigration surge on small businesses across Minnesota in a press conference streamed on YouTube.
- The Border Patrol shooting of Alex Pretti prompted protests and street closures, disrupting access and causing economic harm across the state, according to officials.
- Along Lake Street, Minneapolis, businesses reported 80–90% sales declines and some in St. Paul saw 60–70% drops, while small businesses that closed in solidarity expect financial hits and foot traffic near Pretti memorial increased.
- Legal filings from the attorney general argue `The culture of fear created by DHS actions have caused immigrant workers to stay home, which risks damaging sectors of Minnesota's economy that disproportionately depend on immigrant workers, in addition to Minnesota's economy at large`, said Ellison.
- State officials plan a coordinated response as Gov. Tim Walz will appear with Matt Varilek of the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development and local business owners to discuss mounting small-business losses.
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Walz Optimistic Federal Immigration Crackdown in Minnesota to End Within Days
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz expressed optimism Tuesday that a federal immigration enforcement operation in the state would come to a close in days rather than weeks or months, based on recent talks with key Trump administration officials. The governor told reporters he discussed the situation Monday with border czar Tom Homan and Tuesday morning with White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles. Homan took over the Minnesota operation in late January afte…
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The Star Kuala LumpurGovernor Walz says Trump immigration crackdown in Minnesota may end within days
WASHINGTON, Feb 10 - Minnesota Governor Tim Walz said on Tuesday he expected the federal immigration crackdown by President Donald Trump's administration in his state may end within days, after conversations with Trump administration officials. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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