Minnesota AG Keith Ellison on withdrawal of federal immigration agents

NPR | By Leila Fadel

Published February 5, 2026 at 6:45 AM EST

NPR's Leila Fadel asks Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison what concessions leaders in his state are willing to make to secure a further withdrawal of federal immigration agents.

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