Trump administration launches major immigration operation in Minnesota
AP News••general
Key Points:
- The Department of Homeland Security launched its largest-ever immigration enforcement operation in Minnesota, deploying around 2,000 federal agents primarily in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area, focusing on allegations of fraud involving Somali residents.
- The operation includes Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers conducting arrests and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) agents investigating fraud, human smuggling, and unlawful employment practices, with a notable increase in federal presence reported by local officials and immigrant rights groups.
- Minnesota Governor Tim Walz criticized the surge as uncoordinated and politically motivated, describing it as a "war" against the state, amid heightened tensions within the Somali community and previous controversies over federal enforcement tactics.
- Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem was present during enforcement
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