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After more than two months of Operation Metro Surge, the Trump administration is winding down its largest immigration enforcement operation ever in Minnesota, federal officials said Thursday. White House Border Czar Tom Homan announced the drawdown following more than 4,000 arrests and intense backlash from community leaders and residents. The controversial surge, which sparked protests and ignited national debate, saw the fatal shootings of two U.S. citizens during enforcement actions. While officials say the operation made Minnesota “less of a sanctuary for criminals,” critics argue many detainees had no criminal records and call for accountability and oversight as the federal presence diminishes.
After more than two months of Operation Metro Surge, the Trump administration is winding down its largest immigration enforcement operation ever in Minnesota, federal officials said Thursday. White House Border Czar Tom Homan announced the drawdown following more than 4,000 arrests and intense backlash from community leaders and residents. The controversial surge, which sparked protests and ignited national debate, saw the fatal shootings of two U.S. citizens during enforcement actions. While officials say the operation made Minnesota “less of a sanctuary for criminals,” critics argue many detainees had no criminal records and call for accountability and oversight as the federal presence diminishes.