Bangladesh, Feb. 13 -- Tom Homan, the US border security chief, says that the immigration crackdown in Minnesota that led to mass detentions, protests and two deaths is coming to an end.

"As a result of our efforts here, Minnesota is now less of a sanctuary state for criminals," Homan said at a news conference on Thursday.

"I have proposed, and President [Donald] Trump has concurred, that this surge operation conclude."

US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) launched Operation Metro Surge in Minnesota on December 1 as Trump frequently rebuked the state and its seizable Somali community. Homan said ICE operations would continue as they did before the operation began.

"Through targeted enforcement operations based on reasonable su...