WSJ What’s News White House May Reduce Federal Immigration Agents in Minnesota
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Jan 26, 2026 
Joe Barrett, a national affairs reporter who covered Minneapolis on the ground, describes scenes after the shootings. He outlines courtroom battles over federal immigration operations. He reports on the White House signaling a possible drawdown of federal agents and the shifting administration tone toward de-escalation.
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Three Scenes In Minneapolis After Shooting
- Joe Barrett describes three different scenes in Minneapolis after the Preddy shooting: the scene, a downtown protest, and a vigil in a park.
- He notes pervasive anger and sadness as people expressed themselves in different ways across the city.
Judge Questions Scale Of Federal Enforcement
- A federal judge questioned whether the scale of ICE enforcement in Minnesota is excessive compared with other states.
- The judge highlighted a contrast between hundreds of agents in Chicago and thousands deployed in a smaller state like Minnesota.
White House Links Drawdown To State Cooperation
- The White House signaled it would consider reducing federal agents in Minnesota if local cooperation increases.
- Caroline Leavitt and the administration tied any drawdown to state actions like transferring undocumented inmates to federal custody.