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Minnesota immigration surge operation ends
Tom Homan / Donald Trump / Tim Walz / Minneapolis, United States / St. Paul, United States / U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement / Department of Homeland Security /

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  • The end of "Operation Metro Surge" marks a significant shift in immigration enforcement in Minnesota, concluding a controversial operation that flooded the state with over 3,000 federal agents and resulted in more than 4,000 arrests.
  • White House border czar Tom Homan, while championing the crackdown as a success, faced backlash due to the tragic deaths of two U.S. citizens during encounters with federal agents.
  • Governor Tim Walz and local leaders expressed strong criticism of the operation, highlighting its profound financial and social impacts on the community, estimated at over $200 million in costs for Minneapolis alone.
  • Despite the operation's conclusion, Homan announced that a "small security force" will remain in Minnesota, signaling the continued presence of federal oversight and immigration enforcement.
  • The operation has reignited fierce national debates over immigration policies under the Trump administration, highlighting the tensions between federal authority and local community dynamics.
  • As Minnesota breathes a sigh of relief, concerns linger about the lasting effects on immigrant communities and the overall economic landscape, emphasizing the ongoing challenges of immigration enforcement in America.

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Tom Homan / Donald Trump / Tim Walz / Renee Good / Alex Pretti / border czar / Minneapolis, United States / St. Paul, United States / U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement / Department of Homeland Security /

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