Minneapolis, Minnesota — The Trump administration is ending its large-scale immigration enforcement operation in Minnesota after nearly two months of arrests, protests and political backlash.
White House border czar Tom Homan announced Thursday that the Department of Homeland Security’s “Operation Metro Surge” in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area is being wound down. The operation resulted in more than 4,000 arrests, according to federal officials, and involved thousands of immigration officers deployed to the region.
The crackdown drew national attention after two U.S. citizens — Renee Good and Alex Pretti — were fatally shot by federal agents during enforcement actions. The surge also sparked sustained protests and legal scrutiny. A recent AP-NORC poll found that a majority of U.S. adults believe Trump’s immigration policies have gone too far.
Homan said enforcement efforts would continue elsewhere, reiterating the administration’s commitment to mass deportations. Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz welcomed the drawdown but said recovery efforts are just beginning. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey credited community resistance for sustaining pressure during the operation.
Federal officials said the drawdown began this week and will continue into next week.
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