Gov. Walz: "Cautiously optimistic" for end of Operation Metro Surge
Governor Walz confirmed the departure of 3,000 federal officers and proposed $10 million in forgivable loans to assist businesses affected by the immigration enforcement operation.
- Thursday morning, officials confirmed that White House border czar Tom Homan announced the end of Operation Metro Surge, and Governor Tim Walz said federal officers were leaving immediately.
- Civil rights activists said sustained protests and organized resistance pressured the White House, while activists tied the drawdown's timing to Tom Homan's visit and new negotiation lines.
- Officials reported the operation resulted in more than 4,000 arrests, and Congressman Pete Stauber credited it with removing 4,000 people and recovering over 3,300 missing children.
- Governor Walz proposed relief for businesses, including re‑instituting a small business emergency fund and a $10 million one-time targeted forgivable loan program, to aid affected Minnesota businesses and hospitality industry.
- Advocates and attorneys warned that Operation Metro Surge caused lasting harm and called for accountability, investigations, and a comprehensive ICE overhaul amid ongoing detentions.
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Operation Metro Surge Minnesota Ends Amid Activist Pressure
Operation Metro Surge Minnesota is ending after nearly two months as activists credit protests and officials describe a negotiated drawdown. The post Activists claim victory as “Operation Metro Surge” ends, concerns over ICE cooperation appeared first on Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder.
Mayor Kaohly Her 'cautiously optimistic' about reported end to federal immigration surge
The St. Paul mayor took office during a surge of federal immigration agents in Minnesota. The Trump Administration announced Thursday it is ending what it calls “Operation Metro Surge.”
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