Hundreds of Immigration Agents Left Minnesota, but Residents Report Little Change
The New York Times • • general
Key Points:
- Despite promises from the Trump administration to remove 700 federal law enforcement officers from Minnesota, residents report little to no reduction in the presence of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in the Twin Cities area.
- Over 2,000 immigration agents remain active as part of Operation Metro Surge, which began over two months ago and has resulted in more than 4,000 arrests, with no clear timeline for a full withdrawal.
- Local residents express skepticism about the reported drawdown, noting continued raids and arrests near schools and homes, which have disrupted daily routines and heightened community anxiety.
- The aggressive tactics and large number of federal agents deployed in Minneapolis have been met with opposition, especially following two fatal incidents involving federal agents and U.S
