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Minnesota Sues Trump Administration Over Operation Metro Surge Evidence

3/25/2026

Summary

Story summary

Minnesota filed a lawsuit against the U.S. President Donald Trump's administration seeking access to evidence from Operation Metro Surge shootings.
Attorney General Keith Ellison leads the suit.
It alleges federal authorities blocked investigations by denying access to crime scenes and evidence.
The complaint says agents promised cooperation initially but then blocked state investigators, even after a judicial warrant was obtained.
Minnesota officials say the noncooperation undermines accountability and long-standing state-federal cooperation.

History

Historical Context

Operation Metro Surge, initiated in December 2025, marked the largest immigration enforcement operation in U.S. history, targeting the Twin Cities. Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison criticized federal agents for obstructing state investigations and violating civil liberties. This situation reflects ongoing tensions between state and federal law enforcement, with potential implications for future collaboration in criminal investigations.

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Story summary

Minnesota filed a lawsuit against the U.S. President Donald Trump's administration seeking access to evidence from Operation Metro Surge shootings.
Attorney General Keith Ellison leads the suit.
It alleges federal authorities blocked investigations by denying access to crime scenes and evidence.
The complaint says agents promised cooperation initially but then blocked state investigators, even after a judicial warrant was obtained.
Minnesota officials say the noncooperation undermines accountability and long-standing state-federal cooperation.

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