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Public Pressure Ends Operation Metro Surge in Minneapolis

2/14/2026

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Public pressure from anti-ICE groups ended Operation Metro Surge under U.S. President Donald Trump.
U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) praised demonstrators and urged accountability for ICE.
Minneapolis City Council member Jason Chavez called the announcement a victory and urged caution.
Activists from Defend the 612 celebrated the decision, saying their action made Minneapolis safer.
Former ICE chief Tom Homan said the withdrawal does not signify a reduction in immigration enforcement.

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Public pressure from anti-ICE groups ended Operation Metro Surge under U.S. President Donald Trump.
U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) praised demonstrators and urged accountability for ICE.
Minneapolis City Council member Jason Chavez called the announcement a victory and urged caution.
Activists from Defend the 612 celebrated the decision, saying their action made Minneapolis safer.
Former ICE chief Tom Homan said the withdrawal does not signify a reduction in immigration enforcement.