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Trump Ends Controversial Metro Surge Amid Protests

2/16/2026

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Trump Ends Operation

U.S. President Donald Trump announced the end of Operation Metro Surge in Minnesota.
The operation resulted in over 4,000 arrests and the fatal shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti.
The crackdown drew protests and criticism for its aggressive tactics.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz expressed cautious optimism about the withdrawal.
Activists continue to demand accountability for the chaos caused by the operation.

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Godfrey Wade Deported

Godfrey Wade, a U.S. Army veteran, was deported after five months in ICE detention.
His family says he arrived legally in 1975 and has six U.S. citizen children.
Wade's deportation followed a minor traffic stop and a 2014 removal order tied to charges, which his attorney says were not serious.
U.S. Rep. David Scott criticized the deportation as part of U.S. President Donald Trump’s harsh immigration policies.

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Historical Context

Operation Metro Surge, initiated in December 2025 under the Trump administration, aimed to apprehend undocumented immigrants in Minnesota, leading to over 3,000 arrests. The operation faced backlash after the fatal shooting of U.S. citizen Renée Good by ICE agents on January 7, 2026, igniting widespread protests and legal challenges against aggressive immigration enforcement tactics, highlighting ongoing debates about immigration reform and civil rights.

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Trump Ends Operation

U.S. President Donald Trump announced the end of Operation Metro Surge in Minnesota.
The operation resulted in over 4,000 arrests and the fatal shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti.
The crackdown drew protests and criticism for its aggressive tactics.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz expressed cautious optimism about the withdrawal.
Activists continue to demand accountability for the chaos caused by the operation.

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