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DHS Blasts Minnesota Leaders Amid Major Immigration Arrests

1/17/2026

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The Department of Homeland Security announced the arrest of numerous illegal immigrants with serious criminal records in Minnesota during Operation Metro Surge.
DHS criticized Minnesota state leaders, including Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, for not cooperating with federal immigration enforcement.
DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin urged local leaders to honor ICE detainers to boost public safety, noting tensions between federal and local authorities over immigration enforcement.

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The Department of Homeland Security announced the arrest of numerous illegal immigrants with serious criminal records in Minnesota during Operation Metro Surge.
DHS criticized Minnesota state leaders, including Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, for not cooperating with federal immigration enforcement.
DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin urged local leaders to honor ICE detainers to boost public safety, noting tensions between federal and local authorities over immigration enforcement.