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ICE Arrests 12 in Minneapolis Under 'Operation Metro Surge'

A detainee with prior protection from removal is preparing a court challenge to her detention.

Overview

  • DHS says the weeklong operation launched Dec. 1 led to 12 arrests of people from Somalia, Mexico and El Salvador in the Twin Cities.
  • Federal officials report eight arrestees have criminal charges or convictions that include DUI, criminal sexual conduct, domestic violence and assault, and described one person as a gang member.
  • KSTP’s review of Minnesota court records found 11 convictions tied to three men and no Minnesota records for several others, which could reflect out-of-state cases.
  • DHS released names and alleged histories, and four men listed with no prior criminal history were arrested on new allegations that include aggravated assault, domestic violence and DUI.
  • An Apple Valley mother’s attorney says she previously received withholding of removal, reports she is being moved to Crow Wing County Jail, and plans to seek a bond hearing and potentially file a habeas petition.