Trump administration escalates attack on Minnesota with more immigration agents

The Trump administration has escalated its immigration enforcement in Minnesota, deploying additional ICE and Homeland Security agents in what officials call the agency's "largest operation to date." This surge, dubbed "Operation Metro Surge," began in early December and involves agents targeting undocumented immigrants, particularly those suspected of criminal activity or fraud. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is in Minnesota overseeing the operation, which includes door-to-door investigations of companies suspected of hiring undocumented workers. Immigration officials cite the need to combat fraud and sanctuary policies as justification for the increased enforcement. The operation comes amid high-profile fraud cases and increased scrutiny of Minnesota's Somali population, drawing criticism from Governor Tim Walz who called the surge "ridiculous."

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