Administration says enforcement will prioritize criminal and national‑security threats but may target any undocumented person

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Enforcement prioritization focuses on criminal aliens, public safety threats, and national security threats while asserting that other undocumented individuals may also be subject to enforcement.

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White House Border Czar Tom Homan held a press conference in Minneapolis on January 29, 2026, to update immigration enforcement operations in Minnesota, saying they will continue to target violent criminals such as killers, rapists, and gang members. Homan described coordination with state and local leaders—including Governor Walz, Attorney General Ellison, and Mayor Frey—and said operations will be made more efficient and professional while prioritizing criminal aliens, public-safety, and national-security threats. He also noted that county jails may notify ICE of release dates so ICE can take custody, and that resources may be reduced as violence decreases.
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Multiple reputable outlets report that White House border czar Tom Homan said enforcement would prioritize “criminal aliens,” “public safety threats,” and “national security threats,” and that people in the country illegally remain subject to enforcement (Homan: “if you’re in the country illegally, you’re never off the table”). Evidence: Homan’s remarks were published in the White House transcript and were independently reported by Associated Press, Los Angeles Times, and Minnesota Public Radio. Verdict: True — contemporary primary and independent mainstream news reports confirm the administration’s stated prioritization and Homan’s warning that those in the country illegally can still be subject to enforcement.

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  1. Update · Jan 29, 2026, 11:56 PMTrue
    Multiple reputable outlets report that White House border czar Tom Homan said enforcement would prioritize “criminal aliens,” “public safety threats,” and “national security threats,” and that people in the country illegally remain subject to enforcement (Homan: “if you’re in the country illegally, you’re never off the table”). Evidence: Homan’s remarks were published in the White House transcript and were independently reported by Associated Press, Los Angeles Times, and Minnesota Public Radio. Verdict: True — contemporary primary and independent mainstream news reports confirm the administration’s stated prioritization and Homan’s warning that those in the country illegally can still be subject to enforcement.
  2. Original article · Jan 29, 2026

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