New Delhi, Jan. 30 -- US border czar Tom Homan said Thursday (January 29) that federal immigration agents in Minneapolis will pivot to more targeted operations, stepping back from sweeping street enforcement that has sparked widespread outrage and protests.

Speaking at a press conference, Homan said agents would focus on immigrants with criminal records and national security risks, marking a shift from earlier tactics that included random street stops.

"We can do better," Homan said, acknowledging for the first time that the operation had fallen short. "We made some significant gains, significant coordination and cooperation, and you're going to see some massive changes occurring here in this city."

Homan said the roughly 3,000 federal...