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Trump’s Metro Surge Faces Backlash After Fatal Shootings

2/6/2026

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Trump's Immigration Crackdown

U.S. President Donald Trump leads the administration behind Operation Metro Surge, which the Department of Homeland Security says has arrested over 4,000 undocumented immigrants in Minnesota since late 2025.
Protests followed the operation's tactics after two Americans were fatally shot during confrontations with federal agents.
In Virginia, newly elected Governor Abigail Spanberger rescinded state-level agreements with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to limit local law enforcement in immigration enforcement.

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ICE Arrests Police Recruit

ICE arrested Larry Temah, New Orleans Police Department recruit from Cameroon, on January 28, 2026, for an active deportation order.
Temah entered the United States legally in 2015, and his residency application was denied in 2022 for fraud.
The New Orleans Police Department verified Temah's employment eligibility through E-Verify.
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill expressed concerns about hiring process and seeks answers.
Temah remains in ICE custody pending removal proceedings.

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Trump's Immigration Crackdown

U.S. President Donald Trump leads the administration behind Operation Metro Surge, which the Department of Homeland Security says has arrested over 4,000 undocumented immigrants in Minnesota since late 2025.
Protests followed the operation's tactics after two Americans were fatally shot during confrontations with federal agents.
In Virginia, newly elected Governor Abigail Spanberger rescinded state-level agreements with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to limit local law enforcement in immigration enforcement.

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