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Trump's Operation Metro Surge Sparks Fear in Minnesota

1/6/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump has deployed hundreds of Department of Homeland Security agents to the Twin Cities for Operation Metro Surge.
The operation targets immigrants with deportation orders, notably from Somalia.
Since late last year, nearly 700 arrests have been linked to significant fraud cases involving federal programs.
Governor Timothy Walz (D-Minn.) and Minnesota officials say the crackdown risks harming legitimate businesses and families relying on assistance, while protesters express fear.

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U.S. President Donald Trump has deployed hundreds of Department of Homeland Security agents to the Twin Cities for Operation Metro Surge.
The operation targets immigrants with deportation orders, notably from Somalia.
Since late last year, nearly 700 arrests have been linked to significant fraud cases involving federal programs.
Governor Timothy Walz (D-Minn.) and Minnesota officials say the crackdown risks harming legitimate businesses and families relying on assistance, while protesters express fear.