ICE Operations

The Department of Homeland Security says its "Operation Metro Surge" in the Minneapolis–St. Paul area resulted in about 400 arrests of noncitizens — including Somali, Mexican and other nationals — whom officials described as criminally convicted or subject to removal orders. DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin sharply criticized Gov. Tim Walz and Mayor Jacob Frey for local sanctuary measures and for “failing to protect” residents, while state leaders and Rep. Ilhan Omar accused ICE of overreach and racial profiling and Walz asked DHS to reassess tactics after alleging some U.S. citizens were detained (a claim DHS says reflects arrests for assault or obstruction).