Former Federal Officer Weighs In On ICE Actions In Minneapolis

CBS Minnesota

January 13, 2026

For 24 years, Eric O'Denius worked as a deportation officer, identifying foreign nationals in the country in violation of law.

He was based out of St. Paul, but he's well-traveled, having been to 23 countries and all over the U.S., and received commendation from the British government for work with missing and vulnerable nationals.

"I think I'm the first deportation officer with a human rights award," O'Denius said.

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