Overview
- The Department of Homeland Security announced more than 4,000 arrests in Minnesota since late 2025 under Operation Metro Surge, up from 3,500 reported the previous day.
- Border czar Tom Homan said 700 federal officers will leave Minneapolis, with roughly 2,000 remaining as county jails increase cooperation with ICE for custody transfers.
- DHS continues to frame the campaign as targeting public safety threats, with officials saying about 70% of ICE arrests involve people charged or convicted of crimes.
- Recent DHS examples cited arrests tied to offenses such as sexual conduct with a minor, domestic assault, DUI, and drug possession, though comprehensive arrest lists are not publicly available.
- Local reporters have raised verification concerns, noting difficulty locating some Minnesota court records and an apparent reused photo, while at least one named case aligned with federal prison and court records.