A sudden shift: ICE arrests drop nearly 12% after Minneapolis killings and immigration shake-up
By Tim Sullivan
Published on April 25, 2026.
The Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) crackdown, which saw a dramatic decrease in arrests by ICE agents across the country nearly 12% after the Minneapolis killings of two American citizens by immigration officers led to a shake-up of top immigration officials following the deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti. The shift in tactics was seen as a factor that may have led to the abrupt dismissal of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. ICE arrests across the US dropped on average by nearly 12%. Polling found that the general public felt the immigration enforcement operation in Minnesota went too far, contributing to the public's dissatisfaction with the government's heavy-handed tactics. However, ICE arrests rose significantly in Kentucky, Indiana, North Carolina, and Florida, reaching their highest weekly count since the start of Trump’s second term. Despite these changes, the number of arrests has not been uniform across the U.S. The Immigration Council warns it is too early to know if these changes are permanent.
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