ICE Drawdown in Minnesota
ICE Drawdown in Minnesota  
Podcast: The Weekend
Published On: Sun Feb 15 2026
Description: February 15, 2026; 8am: The Trump Administration announced its plans reduce the number of immigration agents in Minnesota after weeks of protests, arrests, and use of force. This withdrawal comes with lingering skepticism among Minnesotans who remain dubious about the administration’s announcement. Minneapolis City Council President Elliot Payne and Former Federal Public Defender Liz Oyer join “The Weekend” to discuss the lasting impacts of Operation Metro Surge.For more, follow us on social media:Bluesky: @theweekendmsnow.bsky.socialInstagram: @theweekendmsnowTikTok: @theweekendmsnow To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.