Trump to end Minnesota immigration crackdown, border tsar says

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Associated PressFebruary 12, 2026 at 04:09 PM

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Operation Metro Surge, an immigration crackdown in Minnesota that began in December, is ending, according to border tsar Tom Homan. The operation, focused on the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area, led to over 4,000 arrests by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). While the Trump administration claimed those arrested were dangerous criminals, reports indicate that individuals with no criminal records, including children and US citizens, were also detained. Governor Tim Walz stated he expected the operation to end soon based on discussions with Trump administration officials. Homan asserted that the surge made Minneapolis safer and less of a sanctuary for criminals.

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