Trump Administration Ends Minnesota Immigration Crackdown
Analysis based on 145 articles · First reported Feb 12, 2026 · Last updated Feb 13, 2026
The conclusion of Operation Metro Surge in United States===Minnesota is expected to have a positive impact on the local economy, which Governor Tim Walz stated suffered 'economic ruin' due to the operation. The de-escalation of federal presence may also reduce political tensions, potentially stabilizing the market's perception of the region.
The Trump administration has announced the end of Operation Metro Surge, a controversial immigration crackdown in United States===Minnesota that began in December. White House border czar Tom Homan stated that President Donald Trump concurred with the decision to conclude the operation, which involved deploying approximately 3,000 federal immigration agents to the state. The operation led to over 4,000 arrests, mass detentions, and widespread protests, culminating in the fatal shootings of two U.S. citizens, Renee Good and Alex Pretti, by federal agents. These deaths sparked significant political backlash and criticism, even from some Republicans. United States===Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and United States===Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey welcomed the end of the operation, citing its negative impact on the state's economy and residents' well-being. While Tom Homan claimed the operation made United States===Minnesota 'less of a sanctuary state for criminals' and cited increased cooperation with local law enforcement, he also acknowledged the need for reforms due to the controversies. A significant drawdown of agents is underway, with a small footprint remaining to transition operations back to the United States===United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement field office.
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